The Philosophy of Coffee - (British Library Philosophy of) by Brian Williams (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This is a short, entertaining, and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of coffee, from the humble origins of the bean in northeast Africa over a millennium to ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the world.
- About the Author: Brian Williams blogs about the culture of coffee at Brian's Coffee Spot.
- 80 Pages
- Cooking + Food + Wine, Beverages
- Series Name: British Library Philosophy of
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Book Synopsis
This is a short, entertaining, and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of coffee, from the humble origins of the bean in northeast Africa over a millennium to ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the world. It is the perfect gift for coffee lovers, and includes chapters on the rise of the coffeehouse, legal bans on coffee, Brazil's domination of the world coffee trade, and the birth of the espresso.Review Quotes
"Besides tips on brewing and infusion, [Brian] also dazzles us with statistics . . . we are all caffeine addicts now." --Tatler
"Brian Williams's The Philosophy of Coffee is an espresso of a book: a short, potted, illustrated history with a strong British perspective." --Spectator
"A beautifully illustrated guide to everything we could ever want to know about our morning cup of Joe." --Stylist
About the Author
Brian Williams blogs about the culture of coffee at Brian's Coffee Spot.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 80
Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine
Sub-Genre: Beverages
Series Title: British Library Philosophy of
Publisher: British Library
Theme: Coffee & Tea
Format: Hardcover
Author: Brian Williams
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 2018
TCIN: 1005927410
UPC: 9780712352307
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-3862
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.55 pounds
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