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DescriptionThis is the definitive guide to coffee, from humble bean to irresistible beverage. This is the definitive illustrated guide to the history and usage of the coffee bean. It includes more than 100 classic recipes using coffee - 30 for coffee drinks and over 70 for great desserts, cakes and cookies. It offers a fascinating tour of coffee throughout history that traces the enduring appeal of coffee, from its early use by dervishes to the widespread popularity of coffee houses across the world. It features a guide to coffee-producing countries around the globe, exploring the wide range of flavours, aromas and characteristics to be found from the different beans. It offers advice on how to achieve a truly satisfying cup of coffee whatever brewing equipment is used - from simple saucepan to electric espresso machine. It provides fabulous photography throughout, including 585 specially commissioned colour pictures. This comprehensive guide explores all aspects of coffee, from aromatic beverage to indispensable cooking ingredient. Author descriptionMary Banks is a native of Texas, and lived in Rome before working at the International Coffee Organization in London. She has been trained in all aspects of coffee processing, roasting, grinding, blending and brewing. Christine McFadden is a food writer and editor, contributing to many publications such as BBC Good Food, House and Garden and Healthy Eating. Catherine Atkinson works as a full-time writer and food consultant. Her published works include Pastry and Preserves (both Lorenz Books). |