This book is designed for both beginners and more advanced coffee enthusiasts, with the goal of demonstrating everything you need to know to make consistently delicious coffee at home. Topics covered include:
1. How to Buy Great Coffee: A guide to choosing the right coffee beans, including freshness, storage, and roast level.
2. Essential Equipment: Recommendations on what equipment to buy (and what not to), including coffee grinders, kettles, and scales.
3. Brewing Basics: An explanation of the basics of extraction, water temperature, and grind size for various major brewing methods.
4. Brewing Methods: Step-by-step instructions for popular equipment such as the French Press (cafetiere), AeroPress, Moka Pot, and V60.
5. Coffee Drinks: An explanation of various coffee drinks, from cortado to latte, and how to make the perfect espresso.
Iced Coffee and Cold Brew: A perspective on different types of cold coffee drinks.