The Coffee Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide

Our Book of The Month is The Coffee Companion: A Connoisseur’s Guide.

The Coffee Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide

About The Coffee Companion: A Connoisseur’s Guide

With a Starbucks on nearly every corner and a Mr. Coffee in nearly every home, it is an understatement to say that coffee is a well-rooted part of American cuisine. And while 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year worldwide, it might seem that coffee consumption would be at a plateau, but its desirability is at an all-time high.
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It’s time for another Book of the Month. This time around, our pick is Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying.

Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying, Fifth Edition

Review of Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying

“An amusing and informative book that is the best available guide.” –Corby Kummer, The Atlantic Monthly
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Ready for another Book of the Month? This month’s pick is I Love Coffee!: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Coffee Drinks.

I Love Coffee!: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Coffee Drinks

Review of I Love Coffee!

“A powerful link between the coffee professional and the coffee consumer. The technical information is presented clearly and “smartly,” the humor is professional…and the recipes and photos are extraordinary.” — Miles Small, Editor CoffeeTalk Magazine
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Book of the month : Uncommon Grounds The History Of Coffee And How It Transformed Our World

Uncommon Grounds The History Of Coffee And How It Transformed Our World

Book Review

Since its discovery in an Ethiopian rainforest centuries ago, coffee has brewed up a rich and troubled history, according to Uncommon Grounds, a sweeping book by business writer Mark Pendergrast. Over the years, the beverage has fomented revolution, spurred deforestation, enriched a few while impoverishing the many, and addicted millions with its psychoactive caffeine.
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