The Coffee Book

Coffee is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance on earth — and one of the most complex, most culturally rich, and most endlessly fascinating. From its origins in the highlands of Ethiopia through the coffee houses of seventeenth-century London and Vienna, the great café cultures of Paris and Vienna, and the third-wave specialty movement that has transformed how we grow, roast, and brew it, coffee has a history as rich as its flavour. DK’s The Coffee Book tells that story in full.

The book covers the complete journey from bean to cup: the botany of the coffee plant, the geography of the coffee belt, the differences between varieties and processing methods, the science of roasting, the techniques of brewing from espresso to pour-over to cold brew, and the cultural traditions of coffee drinking around the world. Beautiful photography brings every step of the process to vivid life.

Whether you are a dedicated coffee enthusiast or simply someone who loves their morning cup and wants to understand it better, this beautifully produced guide is the definitive companion. Published by DK.