Craft Coffee. Brewing a Better Cup at Home

"Craft Coffee: A Manual" has been recognized as one of the top food and drink books of 2017 by notable outlets like Food Network, Wired, Sprudge, and Booklist. This book serves as an inclusive guide for coffee enthusiasts eager to enhance their home brewing skills. Unlike books that dabble in espresso, this volume centers solely on coffee, showcasing various pour-over, immersion, and cold-brew techniques using ten distinct devices. As the quality of coffee reaches unprecedented levels, thanks to a passionate community of farmers, importers, roasters, and baristas, replicating café-worthy coffee at home might seem daunting. With a multitude of equipment options and often contradictory advice, navigating the coffee world can be challenging. Authored by Jessica Easto, "Craft Coffee" eliminates this confusion by offering readers a detailed exploration of what constitutes a perfect cup of specialty coffee and how to consistently produce it. It covers everything from the science of extraction to choosing the right equipment and understanding coffee labels. The book addresses key concerns such as cost, time, taste, and accessibility, demonstrating that anyone, regardless of their experience level, can brew a remarkable cup of coffee at home. This hardcover edition spans 272 pages, filled with insights tailored for both novices and seasoned coffee aficionados.