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Espresso

by Kenneth Davids

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The 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.

Synopsis:

The 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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About the Author

Kenneth Davids is the author of two other books about coffee, Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying and Home Coffee Roasting: Romance and Revival. He teaches writing and history at the California College of Arts and Crafts and writes a number of coffee industry publications and Web sites. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780312246662
Subtitle:
Ultimate Coffee, Second Edition
Author:
Davids, Kenneth
Publisher:
St. Martin's Griffin
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Coffee & Tea
Subject:
Espresso
Subject:
Beverages - Coffee & Tea
Copyright:
2001
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Second
Series Volume:
no. 1
Publication Date:
May 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
814x782x48 82
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