“Once you’ve tried Blue Bottle coffee there is no going back—and thanks to this book, you can now understand exactly why. This be-all book on today’s coffee culture is a how-to and why manual that will thrill coffee geeks, amateurs, and professionals alike. And for those whose experience is that food is an afterthought at a coffee bar, you can now have Blue Bottle’s sumptuous recipes that are like the crema in the cup.”
-Danny Meyer, restaurateur and author of Setting the Table
“Knowing James is like knowing a prophet; my friendship with him opened my eyes to a whole new planet of coffee possibilities. What he’s taught me about coffee changed my world, and this beautiful brew of useful tips, surprising information, and tasty inspiration will change yours, too. I’m still buzzing.”
-Mourad Lahlou, chef-owner of Aziza, San Francisco, and author of Mourad: New Moroccan
Introduction
Grow
Coffee Growing
Processing
Getting to Know Coffee from Three Favorite Regions
Farmer Profile: Lorie Obra, Hawaii
Farmer Profile: Aida Batlle, El Salvador
Roast
Roasting Day
How to Roast Coffee at Home
Cupping and Describing Coffee Flavors
Cupping at Home
Drink
Brewed Coffee Techniques
Pour-Over Coffee
French-Press Coffee
Nel Drip Coffee
Siphon Coffee
Turkish Coffee
Espresso
Making Espresso
Eat
With Your Morning Coffee
Perfect for Dunking
In the Afternoon
From Our Friends
Acknowledgments
Index
