The World Atlas of Coffee, James Hoffmann
The World Atlas of Coffee, James Hoffmann
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The World Atlas of Coffee
2nd edition

Author: James Hoffmann

Narrator: James Hoffmann

Abridged: 5 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/24/2021


Synopsis

1/3 million copies sold

'Written by a World Barista Champion and co-founder of the great Square Mile roasters in London, this had a lot to live up to and it certainly does. Highly recommended for anyone into their coffee and interested in finding out more about how it's grown, processed and roasted.' (Amazon customer)

'Whether you are an industry professional, a home enthusiast or anything in between, I truly believe this is a MUST read.' (Amazon customer)

'Informative, well-written and well presented. Coffee table and reference book - a winner' (Amazon customer)

'Very impressive. It's amazing how much territory is covered without overwhelming the reader. The abundant photos and images are absolutely coffee-table-worthy, but this book is so much more. I think it would be enjoyable for an obsessed coffee geek or someone who just enjoys their java.' (Amazon customer)

For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have.

Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed.

Country by country - from Bolivia to Zambia - he then identifies key characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country's output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry.

(P)Octopus Publishing Group 2021

About James Hoffmann

James Hoffmann is the co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters, a multi-award-winning coffee roasting company based in East London. He is also the World Barista Champion 2007, having won the UK Barista competition in both 2006 and 2007. He has a YouTube channel with more than 2.3 million subscribers, where he makes videos about anything and everything to do with coffee and an instagram following of more than 760k. He is the author of The World Atlas of Coffee (first edition 2014, second edition 2018, third edition 2025) and the Sunday Times bestseller How to Make the Best Coffee at Home (2022).


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brian on January 12, 2016

Couldn't put this one down. Coffee geeks of all stripes will love this book. Beautifully put together with thick glossy pages and stunning photography to enhance the wealth of information on the world's favorite beverage.......more

I was in Italy a while back and we decided to visit a new and very fancy roasting facility of a regional coffee company. We enjoyed the tour and in the main “processing room” there was a whole wall dedicated to the history of coffee around the world which was very engaging and whetted my interest in......more

Goodreads review by Irena on December 12, 2021

An excellent introduction into the world of coffee. It covers many different aspects of coffee production and consumption, with the main focus on high quality specialty coffees, just like the title says: From Beans to Brewing -- Coffees Explored, Explained and Enjoyed. The last third or so of this r......more

Goodreads review by ZOZAM on November 23, 2019

At the beginning of this year I took a interest in brewing quality coffee at home. Therefore, I attacked the every piece of information being blog posts, youtube videos and specialty coffee forums. James Hoffman's Youtube channel was one of the first coffee related content I followed and to this day......more

Goodreads review by بدور on July 14, 2021

A great starter for people interested in coffee and want to know more about how to get into brewing and making a good cup of coffee......more