Espresso: Ultimate Coffee, Second Edition
- ISBN13: 9780312246662
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Product DescriptionThe popularity of espresso, coffee at its purest and most intense, has grown exponentially in the past decade. In this revised edition of his book on the ultimate coffee, Kenneth Davids provides a lucid, engaging examination of espresso’s lore, legend, and culture. A finalist for the James Beard Award upon its original publication. Espresso is the perfect introduction to the world of specialty coffee.
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February 16, 2010
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A GOOD COFFEE TABLE CONVERSATION BOOK IN THE GENERAL SENSE, NOT OVERLOADED WITH DETAILED INFORMATION BUT VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW. Rating: 4 / 5
This book gives a great basic introduction to espresso. It is not laden with jargon. Helps to take some of the mystique off of an often misunderstood coffee technique. Rating: 4 / 5
Great book about espresso. One may wonder how a small cup half full of a black fluid with a little bit of froth on the top should be the sole subject of a whole book. After reading it is clear that espresso is more than just coffee. The book has the complete history of how espresso was invented, the history of the machines and every thing you need to know to get a good cup with the magic crema. It also describes the complete process about the bean’s travel from the tree to the cup including treatment of the raw beans, roasting, grinding and brewing. It will also advise you on how to select your own equipment and that is where it is a little to limited. Kenneth Davids knows probably everything which is worth knowing about the subject but I missed some guidance to select a machine if you want to go further and invest into semi professional or professional brewing hardware. Rating: 4 / 5
Ken Davids writes with his usual engaging style and authority in terms of “cuisine de caffeine” [this is, after all, one of three of his coffee guides. ] The style of the book itself, however, makes this a sometimes less than coherent read. Numerous sidebars [or, espresso breaks] weave their way throughout the volume, causing the reader to page forward and back through the text in an attempt to follow the thread of the conversation. There’s good stuff here — and frankly I wish every barista wannabe behind the counter would be required to read it. If only somebody would revoke the publisher’s stylistic license. . . . Rating: 4 / 5
Pretty much tells history of coffee. Provides in depth information on how to buy Espresso blends (various characteristics). Also explains the history of how Espresso was developed along with the machines that make it the joy it is. The author has a subtle humor which makes the book fun to read while teaching you about Coffee. Rating: 5 / 5
our coffee tables have a top part that is made of high strength glass, “.-