Coffee
Book description
Coffee is a global beverage: it is grown commercially on four continents, and consumed enthusiastically in all seven. There is even an Italian espresso machine on the International Space Station. Coffee's journey has taken it from the forests of Ethiopia to the fincas of Latin America, from Ottoman coffee houses…
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2 authors picked Coffee as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Jonathan, with whom I worked on an earlier book on coffee with authors from around the world, presents the history of coffee in a wonderfully readable way. His book is filled with charming and informative photos and graphics. A professor at the University of Hertfordshire and a truly nice guy, Jonathan is an expert above all on Italian coffee. He is in demand, particularly for talks on coffee’s past and present in Europe.
From Robert's list on US, China, Britain, France, and Nicaragua coffee.
This is a book that I wished had been published when I was working on the origins of coffee drinking in early modern Britain. It offers a broad overview of the history of coffee around the world from its origins in the Ottoman empire to the present day. The book focuses mainly on the economic history of coffee production and consumption, and so it has less to say about the history of cafes and coffeehouses. It is very short and succinct and as such, it’s the obvious introduction to this fascinating topic. If you want a quick and reliable guide…
From Brian's list on the history of coffee and coffeehouses.
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