Synopses & Reviews
One of the country's most celebrated roasters explains how to choose, brew, and enjoy the new breed of artisan coffees at home, along with 40 inventive recipes that incorporate coffee or taste good with a cup.In The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee, founder James Freeman explores beans from around the globe, then guides readers through roasting at home using standard kitchen tools, brewing the perfect cup of coffee, and making espresso-based drinks like a pro. He also reveals a home method for cupping (the best method of tasting coffees for quality control.) with Blue Bottle pastry chef Caitlin Freeman's recipes for coffee-inspired treats and more than 200 stunning photos, this rich package will appeal to coffee aficionados everywhere.
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About the Author
JAMES FREEMAN is the founder and owner of Blue Bottle Coffee Company and CAITLIN FREEMAN is the company's pastry chef. TARA DUGGAN is a James Beard Award-winning food writer.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Grow
Coffee Growing
Processing
Getting to Know Coffee from Three Favorite Regions
Farmer Profile: Lorie Obra, Hawaii
Farmer Profile: Aida Batlle, El Salvador
Roast
Roasting Day
How to Roast Coffee at Home
Cupping and Describing Coffee Flavors
Cupping at Home
Drink
Brewed Coffee Techniques
Pour-Over Coffee
French-Press Coffee
Nel Drip Coffee
Siphon Coffee
Turkish Coffee
Espresso
Making Espresso
Eat
With Your Morning Coffee
Perfect for Dunking
In the Afternoon
From Our Friends
Acknowledgments
Index