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If Carl Hiaasen set one of his novels on a residential stretch of boundary line between British Columbia and Washington, or if Richard Russo's characters had relatives in the Pacific Northwest, the result might be something like Jim Lynch's Border Songs. Continue »

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Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying, Fifth Edition

by Kenneth Davids

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Publisher Comments:

Now in its latest revised edition, Kenneth Davids's comprehensive and entertaining Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying, remains an invaluable resource for anyone who truly enjoys a good cup of coffee. It features updated information and definitions, a history of coffee culture, tips on storing and brewing, and other essential advice designed to improve the coffee experience. Coffee lovers everywhere will welcome this lively, complete guide to the fascinating world of America's national beverage.

Synopsis:

In this comprehensive and entertaining book. Kenneth Davids explores the legend, lore, and fact behind the enduringly popular phenomenon that is coffee. Aficionados can learn about the history and social role of coffee-drinking, while newer converts obtain a basic understanding of how to select and brew beans to perfection. An invaluable guide for anyone who truly enjoys a good cup of coffee!
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About the Author

Kenneth Davids is the author of two other books about coffee, Espresso: Ultimate Coffee and Home Coffee Roasting: Romance and Revival. He teaches writing and history at the California College of Arts and Crafts and writes for a number of coffe industry publications and Websites. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780312246655
Subtitle:
A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying, Fifth Edition
Author:
Davids, Kenneth
Publisher:
St. Martin's Griffin
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Coffee & Tea
Subject:
Coffee
Subject:
Beverages - Coffee & Tea
Subject:
Coffee brewing.
Edition Number:
5
Edition Description:
First
Series Volume:
4658
Publication Date:
May 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
8.00x8.01x.71 in. 1.20 lbs.
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