Books About Coffee

The Professional Barista's Handbook

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Espresso aficionados, here is a book that is written in clear English and presents the spectrum of state-of-the-art espresso brewing today, from traditional methods to the latest innovations happening in the most avant-garde cafes.

Scott Rao’s "The Professional Barista’s Handbook" is the best book available for professionals and for aficionados. It is profusely illustrated with great photos giving clarity to every point.

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Everything but Espresso - Scott Rao

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Everything but Espresso by Scott Rao

The perfect companion to his "Professional Barista Handbook!

From acclaimed barista, roaster and our good friend Scott Rao, this book explains the procedures, technique and science to achieve consistently great results brewing in many different forms. The book covers drip, press pot and siphon methods. Essential for the coffee professional, or serious home brewer.


Hacienda La Minita

Most beautiful coffee book by the owner of La Minita with a forward by George Howell

This book was written well over ten years ago but still remains one of the most informative books written on coffee for the public available. The author, Bill McAlpin, is one the pioneers of the specialty coffee movement. His influence on Specialty coffee has been huge. The photographs, which make understanding how coffee is produced so much more understandable, have yet to be equaled.

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