A great cup of coffee is, in the words of the author, "the lubricant of great thoughts, conversation, and celebration." Here, Theresa Cheung has brewed up an original concept--the principles of a happy, contented life can be found right under your nose, in your coffee cup!This one-of-a-kind guidebook outlines the seven principles of coffee wisdom that are as rich, enlightening, and invigorating as the beverage they celebrate. Coffee has long been one of life's simple pleasures. It brings singular flavor and enormous comfort, and it can help awaken body, mind, and soul. Coffee Wisdom is a delicious froth of positive reflections, practical strategies, and inspirational techniques. Theresa Cheung helps readers to clear the mind and discover a sweet serenity, tranquillity, and balance through the simple vessel of a coffee cup and her seven principles to living a full-bodied life. Each principle--created to help readers live life to the maximum and feel good every day--has its own chapter, beginning with "Reheating Causes Bitterness." Remember to then "Start with Fresh Grounds, " "Use the Correct Grounds, " and "Use High Quality Beans and Fresh, Pure Water." The ingredients you choose to live your life--and how you use them--do matter. It's also essential to "Get the Proportions Right" and to keep in mind that "Boiling Destroys the Flavor." With these principles, learn to live life in a balanced way and to stop rehashing the past. "Let go of what is gone, " Cheung reminds us. And finally, get the most from that cup of life and "Drink It While It's Hot!"

Cheung has brewed an original idea--the principles of a happy life are right under our noses in our coffee cups. Through seven principles, starting with "Reheating Causes Bitterness," and ending with "Drink It While It's Hot," she lead us to living more balanced lives.