Short description
Chronicling the coffee revolution in America this guide offers information on everything from the bean itself to brewing and appreciating the perfect cup. There is an overview of the regions of the world where coffee is commonly grown, and unusual recipes featuring coffee are offered.
Long description
For coffee lovers everywhere, The Perfect Cup is the one book youll need to appreciate coffee and it s growing status as a gourmet beverage. Coffee expert Timothy Castle chronicles the coffee revolution in America and offers state-of-the-art information on everything from the bean itself to brewing and appreciating the perfect cup. Do different brewing methods produce different-tasting coffees? What is the most common mistake people make at home with coffee? Is there reason to be concerned about chemical decaffeinating processes? These and many other questions are answered in this book. }For coffee lovers everywhere, The Perfect Cup is the one book youll need to appreciate coffee and it s growing status as a gourmet beverage. Coffee expert Timothy Castle chronicles the coffee revolution in America and offers state-of-the-art information on everything from the bean itself to brewing and appreciating the perfect cup. Do different brewing methods produce different-tasting coffees? What is the most common mistake people make at home with coffee? Is there reason to be concerned about chemical decaffeinating processes? These and many other questions are answered in this book.In a section;He also provides an overview of the regions of the world where coffee is commonly grown, and offers more than two dozen unusual recipes featuring coffee in sauces, marinades, main courses, and desserts, such as Grilled CoffeeMarinated Lamb Chops, Cappuccino Muffins, and Chocolate Espresso Souffle. }