How to Make Coffee: The Science Behind the Bean

To make any old cup of coffee, you simply need a pot, heat, ground coffee, and water. But you're not just anyone. You are a coffee aficionado, a determined, fearless seeker of the best java. And this is the guide for you. How to Make Coffee provides an in-depth look at the art and science behind the bean. Learn the anatomy of coffee; the chemistry of caffeine, the best way to roast, grind, and brew the beans to their peak flavour and what gadgets you really need (versus what gadgets are for mere coffee dilettantes). With illustrated, step-by-step instructions, How to Make Coffee is for the person who doesn't want to settle for anything less than the perfect cup.

Lani Kingston obtained a master's degree in food studies and food writing from the University of Adelaide and a master's in education from Deakin University. Her expertise includes not only coffee but the anthropology of food and food heritage. This is her first book.