The Coffee Dictionary

Name: The Coffee Dictionary
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781784723019
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An A-Z of coffee, from growing & roasting to brewing & tasting

By Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood

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The Coffee Dictionary by Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood is an essential guide for coffee enthusiasts, covering a wide array of topics related to coffee. It explores different brewing methods, coffee cultures around the world, and the science behind coffee-making, all presented in an accessible A-Z format. This book serves as both an informative resource and a celebration of coffee's rich and diverse world.
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This book may appeal to you if you're passionate about coffee and eager to dive into its rich and complex world. With insights from a renowned barista champion, it offers an engaging exploration of coffee's rich history, brewing methods, and cultural significance, making it perfect for both beginners and connoisseurs.

An A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about coffee.

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The Coffee Dictionary by Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood serves as the ultimate guide for any coffee drinker seeking to navigate the intricate world of coffee. With coffee becoming increasingly popular and complex, this comprehensive book delves into a myriad of terms, techniques, equipment, and varieties essential for crafting the perfect cup.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including the country of origin, bean variety, as well as growing and harvesting techniques. It also explores the intricacies of roasting methods, brewing equipment, tasting notes, and the various coffee-based drinks enjoyed by enthusiasts worldwide.

Featuring hundreds of entries, The Coffee Dictionary offers insight into every step of the coffee-making process—from sourcing, growing, and harvesting to roasting, grinding, and brewing. Champion barista and coffee expert Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood provides invaluable expertise on the key factors that can influence the flavour of your coffee.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784723019

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mitchell Beazley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 634g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood is a champion barista who has competed in the World Barista Championship and has won the UK Barista Championship three times. He is co-owner of an award-winning independent roastery and coffee shop.

Having travelled the world studying the science and art of coffee, Maxwell co-authored Water For Coffee with Dr. Christopher H. Hendon of MIT, a study on the chemical interactions between water and coffee, and how they can be manipulated to create a higher-quality cup. He frequently works with coffee experts around the world throughout various parts of the coffee chain to develop new and better technology for the enjoyment of coffee.

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