Coffee Dictionary: An A Z of coffee, from growing & roasting to brewing & tasting by Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood

$27.99 AUD

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Coffee is more popular than ever before - and more complex. The Coffee Dictionary is the coffee drinker's guide to the dizzying array of terms and techniques, equipment and varieties that go into creating the perfect cup. Covering anything from country of origin, variety of bean and growing and harvesti ng techniques to roasting methods, brewing equipment, tasting notes, and - of course - the many different coffee-based drinks. With more than 175 entries on everything from sourcing, growing and harvesting, to roasting, grinding and brewing, champion barista and coffee expert Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood explains the key factors that impact the taste of your drink. ...Show more

Coffee How to Buy It How to Brew It by Jason Scheltus

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Want to perfect your home brew? Or hone your barista skills? Let this book be your definitive guide to making the very best coffee.   From espresso expert Jason Scheltus, this book will help elevate your morning coffee to absolute brew perfection. Each step of the process--from the farm to your mug is unpacked. You'll learn about the properties of beans, like growing conditions, varieties, picking, drying, and roasting. Then the real nitty-gritty stuff: grinding, tamping, extraction, and manual brewing methods. How do steaming techniques differ between whole milk and soy, or from oat to almond? This ultimate coffee guide tells all.   For those playing at home, this book demystifies the inscrutable realm of coffee paraphernalia. Chemex versus pour over. Moccamaster or Moka Express. Syphon and Cold Brew. Learn how to choose the right gadgets for your needs, keeping your countertop free of needless appliances. Did you know that there are seven different classifications of coffee grounds? Most homebrewers are, tragically, using the wrong one. Jason explains how to get your grind right, so you'll achieve the perfect coffee every time.   Whether you're a professional barista using a custom-built La Marzocco, or still clinging to the same ragged French press from your freshman dorm, there's always room to improve your coffee skills. ...Show more

The Gin Dictionary by David T. Smith

$27.99 AUD

Category: Beverages

An A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about gin, from botanicals to the perfect G&T.   The Gin Dictionary is the gin drinker's guide to the many complex terms and techniques, equipment and varieties that go into creating the perfect drink.   With hundreds of entries on everything fr om gin's fascinating history to the new wave of distilleries making their mark, this book will guide you through all the key factors that impact the taste of this classic drink. Ingredients, distilling techniques, tasting notes, interesting asides and features on many gin-based drinks from around the world make this beautifully packaged book the indispensable guide to everything related to gin. ...Show more