The Curious Barista’s Guide to Coffee

Name: The Curious Barista’s Guide to Coffee
Brand: Bookreps NZ Limited
SKU: 9781849755634
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By Tristan Stephenson

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The Curious Barista’s Guide to Coffee by Tristan Stephenson is the definitive exploration of coffee from bean to cup. Discover the fascinating history and culture of coffee, the art of roasting beans at home, and the science behind coffee's flavour profile. Master the techniques of grinding and brewing, including making the perfect espresso and classic milk-based drinks like Lattes and Cappuccinos. The book also offers step-by-step guides for various brewing methods such as French press and Aeropress, plus enticing recipes for coffee cocktails and treats.
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This comprehensive guide is perfect for coffee enthusiasts, home baristas, and anyone curious about the world of coffee, looking to deepen their knowledge and improve their brewing skills.

The definitive guide to the extraordinary world of coffee from growing and roasting to brewing and serving the perfect cup.

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The definitive guide to the extraordinary world of coffee from growing and roasting to brewing and serving the perfect cup.

This is the ultimate guide to the history, science, and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado and master storyteller Tristan Stephenson. You’ll explore the origins of coffee, the rise of the coffee house, and the evolution of the café before discovering the varieties of coffee and the alchemy responsible for transforming a humble bean into the world’s most popular drink.

You’ll learn how to roast coffee at home in the fascinating Roasting section before delving into the Science and Flavour of Coffee, discovering how sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and aroma all come together. You’ll then get to grips with grinding before learning about the history of the espresso machine and how to make the perfect espresso in the Espresso chapter.

Discover how espresso and milk are a match made in heaven, yielding such treasures as the Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, and Macchiato; you’ll also find out how to pour your own Latte art. Other Brewing Methods features step-by-step guides to classic brewing techniques to bring the coffee to your table, from a Moka pot and a French press to Aeropress and Siphon brewing.

Finally, why not treat yourself to one of Tristan’s expertly concocted recipes. From an Espresso Martini to a Pumpkin Spice Latte and Coffee Liqueur to Butter Coffee, this really is the essential anthology for the coffee enthusiast. The Curious Barista’s Guide to Coffee invites you into the insatiable world of coffee excellence.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849755634

Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd

Illustration: 100 x col photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 825g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Tristan Stephenson is a bright star in the bartending world. He has worked with Jamie Oliver and was a brand ambassador, training bartenders at The Ritz, among other top hotels. In 2009 he set up Fluid Movement - a consultancy company for the drinks industry. He went on to open the critically acclaimed London bar The Worship Street Whistling Shop. This is Tristan's third book for RPS after the hugely successful 'The CuriousBartender' and 'The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt, Bourbon & Rye Whiskies' (978-1-84975-562-7), just published.

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