“Sinnott’s guide to primo coffee enables readers to fill their cups to the rim . . . with greatness . . . [It] will result in a better cup of joe.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) There is no other beverage that gives you a better way to travel the world than coffee. You can literally taste the volcanic lava from Sumatra, smell the spice fields of India, and lift your spirits to the Colombian mountaintops in your morning cup of joe. The Art and Craft of Coffee shows you how to get the most out of your coffee, from fresh-roasted bean to hand-crafted brew. In The Art and Craft of Coffee, Kevin Sinnott, the coffee world’s most ardent consumer advocate, educates, inspires, and caffeinates you. Inside you will find: How green coffee beans are farmed and harvested Insight into single-origin coffee beans and worldwide coffee harvests A photo guide to roasting your own coffee at home How to choose the best grinder for your beans A complete, visual manual for 9 coffee brewing styles, including French press, vacuum, Chemex, auto-drip, Turkish ibrik, and espresso Delicious recipes for dozens of coffee and espresso beverages “In the decades that Kevin Sinnott has spent meeting with and interviewing hundreds of coffee professionals, rather than crossing over to the dark side and becoming one himself, he has taken what he has learned and translated it from coffee geek-speak into English. Why? For the sole purpose of allowing you to better enjoy your coffee. In short, if you like coffee, you will love this book.” —Oren Bloostein, proprietor of Oren’s Daily Roast

Coffee is more than just a drink. It’s a ritual, a source of comfort, and a way to connect. And for those passionate about coffee, there’s nothing quite like the experience of roasting your own beans. But specialty coffee roasting is more than just a technical skill. It’s an art and a science, a way to express creativity, connect with the world, and positively impact the environment and the people who produce the coffee we love. This is the message of “The Roaster’s Manifesto,” a book that goes beyond the basics of coffee roasting to explore its more profound meaning and potential. The book covers everything from the history of coffee roasting to the business and entrepreneurship of starting a specialty coffee roasting business. But it goes beyond that, exploring the art and science of coffee roasting in an inspiring and profound way.

The Arts & Crafts Busy Book should be required reading for anyone raising or teaching children. It is written with warmth and sprinkled with humor and insight. The Arts & Crafts Busy Book contains 365 screen-free, fun, creative and educational arts and crafts projects for children ages two to six that provide a great alternative to using TV as a babysitter. It shows parents and daycare providers how to: Stimulate creativity and self-expression with activities that encourage a child to explore his or her place in the world. Create experiments with paint, glue, playdough, paper, and markers that focus a child's energy constructively. Encourage the development of a child's concentration and coordination, as well as organizational and manipulative skills, with well-chosen arts and crafts projects. Save money by making arts and crafts supplies such as paints, playdough, and craft clay with ingredients that can be found around the home. Celebrate the holidays and other occasions with special projects and activities.

“Build a better brew by mastering 10 manual methods, from French Press to Chemex, with this comprehensive guide.” —Imbibe Magazine Named a top food & drink book of 2017 by Food Network, Wired, Sprudge, and Booklist This comprehensive but accessible handbook is for the average coffee lover who wants to make better coffee at home. Unlike other coffee books, this one focuses exclusively on coffee—not espresso—and explores multiple pour-over, immersion, and cold-brew techniques on 10 different devices. Thanks to a small but growing number of dedicated farmers, importers, roasters, and baristas, coffee quality is at an all-time high. But for nonprofessionals, achieving café quality at home can seem out of reach. With dozens of equipment options, conflicting information on how to use that equipment, and an industry language that, at times, doesn’t seem made for the rest of us, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Craft Coffee: A Manual, written by a coffee enthusiast for coffee enthusiasts, provides all the information readers need to discover what they like in a cup of specialty coffee—and how to replicate the perfect cup day after day. From the science of extraction and brewing techniques to choosing equipment and deciphering coffee bags, Craft Coffee focuses on the issues—cost, time, taste, and accessibility—that home coffee brewers negotiate and shows that no matter where you are in your coffee journey, you can make a great cup at home. “Engaging and fun . . . I really can’t recommend Craft Coffee: A Manual enough. If you’re even mildly curious about brewing coffee at home, it’s absolutely worth a read.” —BuzzFeed

Coffee in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition, presents a comprehensive look at the compounds in coffee, their benefits (or adverse effects), and explores coffee as it relates to specific health conditions. Embracing a holistic approach, this book covers the coffee plant, coffee production and processing, the major varieties of coffee, and its nutritional and compositional properties. Coffee's impact on human health, disease risk, and prevention comprises the majority of the text. Diseases covered including Alzheimer's, anxiety and depression, asthma, diabetes, cancer, and more. This book also covers coffee's impact on organs and organ systems, including the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, and the gut microbiome.Coffee in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition, is the only book on the market that covers all varieties of coffee in one volume and their potential benefits and risks to human health. This is an essential reference for researchers in nutrition, dietetics, food science, biochemistry, and public health. - Presents a comprehensive, translational source on the role of coffee in disease prevention and health - Focuses on coffee's nutritional and protective aspects, as well as specific coffee components and their effects on tissue and organ systems - Offers a "one stop shop" for research in this area, compiling both foundational and cutting-edge topics into one resource - Includes a dictionary of key terms, other health effects of coffee or extracts, and a summary points section within each chapter for a quick reference

Embark on a flavorful journey with Coffee Culture Tour: Discovering the World's Best Brews. This comprehensive guide takes you through the rich and diverse world of coffee, exploring its origins, unique brewing methods, and vibrant cultures across the globe. From the coffee farms of Ethiopia and Colombia to the cafés of Italy and Japan, this book delves into the heart of coffee culture, offering insights into the history, traditions, and innovations that define the world's favorite beverage. Perfect for both coffee aficionados and curious beginners, Coffee Culture Tour provides everything you need to appreciate and enjoy coffee like never before. Discover the stories behind the beans, learn about different brewing techniques, and find out how to create your own perfect cup. Whether you're sipping an espresso in a bustling café or brewing a single-origin coffee at home, this book is your ultimate companion to the world of coffee.

Embark on a Global Coffee Adventure That Will Transform Your Palate! Immerse yourself in a journey of aromatic wonders with The Coffee Atlas, a captivating exploration of the world's finest coffee beans that promises to elevate your appreciation for the beloved beverage. This book is a must-read for every coffee lover, from casual drinkers to seasoned connoisseurs. Delve into rich history and diverse cultures as you uncover the origins of coffee and its fascinating journey across continents. Travel back in time to explore the roots of this cherished drink, learning about its transformation from ancient rituals to a global phenomenon. Discover the secrets behind cultivation and quality as you venture through the Coffee Belt. Unearth the unique characteristics of Arabica and Robusta beans, and understand what sets specialty coffee apart. From the lush plantations of South America to the vibrant landscapes of Africa, Central America, and Asia, each chapter reveals the distinct flavors and traditions of coffee from Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and beyond. With detailed sections on harvesting methods and processing techniques, your journey through The Coffee Atlas will enhance your knowledge, illustrating how climate, soil, and meticulous care contribute to the exceptional quality of each coffee bean. Elevate your roasting and brewing skills with expert tips on achieving the perfect cup, whether you prefer a light roast to showcase nuanced flavors or a rich, dark roast for a bolder experience. As you turn the final pages, you'll look ahead to the future of coffee production, with insights on sustainable practices and innovative advancements. The Coffee Atlas is more than a book – it's an invitation to indulge in an extraordinary sensory adventure. Join us and redefine your coffee experience one sip at a time. Don't miss out on this essential guide to discovering the world's best beans!

Taste usually occupies the bottom of the sensorial hierarchy, as the quintessentially hedonistic sense, too close to the animal, the elemental and the corporeal, and for this reason disciplined and moralised. At the same time, taste is indissolubly tied to knowledge. To taste is to discriminate, emit judgement, enter an unstable domain of synaesthetic normativity where the certainty of metaphysical categories begins to crumble. This second title in the ‘Law and the Senses’ series explores law using taste as a conceptual and ontological category able to unsettle legal certainties, and a promising tool whereby to investigate the materiality of law’s relation to the world. For what else is law’s reduction of the world into legal categories, if not law’s ingesting the world by tasting it, and emitting moral and legal judgements accordingly? Through various topics including coffee, wine, craft cider and Japanese knotweed, this volume explores the normativities that shape the way taste is felt and categorised, within and beyond subjective, phenomenological and human dimensions. The result is an original interdisciplinary volume – complete with seven speculative ‘recipes’ – dedicated to a rarely explored intersection, with contributions from artists, legal academics, philosophers, anthropologists and sociologists.

The new, full-colour Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands is the definitive travel guide to this captivating country. In-depth coverage of Ecuador's incomparable wildlife, vibrant indigenous cultures and awe-inspiring scenery - from the Amazon rainforest to the heights of the Andes, via some glorious, laid-back beach resorts - takes you to the most rewarding spots, with stunning colour photography bringing everything to life. Discover Ecuador's highlights, with expert advice on exploring the best colonial cities, participating in ancient festivals, how to scale volcanoes and where to learn Spanish, straddle the Equator and swim with turtles, penguins, sea lions, and even sharks. The guide includes extensive coverage of the capital, Quito, and the Galápagos Islands, the world's premier wildlife destination. Easy-to-use maps, reliable advice on how to get around and insider reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands.Now available in ePub format.