Coffee Nerd : How to Have Your Coffee and Drink It Too

Coffee has never been better--or cooler! Ever wonder what goes into making the perfect cup of coffee? There's more to it than you think, and a new breed of coffee nerds has transformed the cheap, gritty sludge your parents drink into the coolest food trend around, with an obsessive commitment to sourcing, roasting, and preparation that has taken the drink to delicious new heights. Coffee Nerd details the history behind the beans and helps you navigate the exciting and sometimes intimidating new wave of coffee. From finding obscure Japanese brewing equipment to recipes and techniques for brewing amazing coffee at home, you'll increase your geek cred--and discover a whole new world of coffee possibilities. Whether you are looking to refine your French-press recipe or just can't survive a morning without a handcrafted latte, this book is sure to stimulate you as you pore over the art of preparing an incredibly smooth cup of coffee. The formulas behind everyone's favorite drink! Ever wonder what goes into making the perfect cup of coffee? There's more to it than you think--consider the importance of extraction, evaporation, and caramelization. And that's before you even get to the most important part--consumption! Coffee Nerd details the chemical reactions that help develop the signature aroma, body, and taste you crave. From altering coffee beans' cellular structure through roasting to brewing grounds just long enough to extract the good molecules, you'll discover a whole new world of coffee possibilities--right in your kitchen. Whether you are looking to refine your French press recipe or just can't survive a morning without a handcrafted latte, this book is sure to stimulate you as you pore over the science behind preparing an incredibly smooth cup of coffee Coffee has never been better—or cooler!Ever wonder what goes into making the perfect cup of coffee? There's more to it than you think, and a new breed of coffee nerds has transformed the cheap, gritty sludge your parents drink into the coolest food trend around, with an obsessive commitment to sourcing, roasting, and preparation that has taken the drink to delicious new heights.__Coffee Nerd__Whether you are looking to refine your French-press recipe or just can't survive a morning without a handcrafted latte, this book is sure to stimulate you as you pore over the art of preparing an incredibly smooth cup of coffee. Know your coffee history Know your coffee present Learn what coffee is Find your coffee shop Start brewing at home Buy some coffee beans Recipes.