{"product_id":"coffee-for-dummies-isbn-9781119679011","title":"Coffee For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the skinny on your morning joe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you swear by your morning jolt of caffeine but are hard-pressed to tell a siphon from a slow dripper? No problem: just order a fresh copy of \u003ci\u003eCoffee For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e for a smooth blend of fun facts and practical advice to give an extra shot of flavor to your appreciation of the second-most valuable commodity on planet Earth—and filter out all that excess grind in your knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis warm and welcoming serving from passionate coffee guru Major Cohen—a Specialty Coffee Association certified instructor, and now retired highly respected former Starbucks coffee educator and program manager—takes you on a rocket-fueled journey from the origins of the liquid bean’s popularity to best ways to prepare and enjoy coffee in your own home. You'll learn how to evaluate the advantages of different coffee styles and makers, and how even the smallest detail—varietal, roast type, texture—can influence how good that cupped lightning tastes on your tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate different roasts or brews\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate menus for the best deals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to speak “coffee” and order your half-cap-low-fat-no-sugar-add-whip with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave money with the best store apps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeet some of the unknown pioneers of coffee that have made our coffee world of today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee how you might think bigger about your coffee spend changing the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe average American spends over $1000 on their daily brain juice every year: why not hire \u003ci\u003eCoffee For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e as your personal barista and get more for your money—and from each invigorating sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Coffee 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Demystifying Coffee: Just the Basics 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Figuring Out What Coffee Is 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Story of Coffee 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Familiarizing Yourself with Some Coffee History 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Taking a Closer Look at Brewing Today 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Taking a Trip around the World 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Sourcing Coffee — Digging In to Where Coffee Comes From 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Considering the Western Hemisphere 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Discussing Africa 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Addressing the Eastern Hemisphere and Asia Pacific 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Roasting Coffee 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: The History of Roasting 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Roasting for Flavor 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Preparing Coffee and Espresso 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Exploring the Brewing Methods and Mastering the Tricks 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Making Espresso Easier 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Perusing Today’s Coffee Business 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Meeting Some Coffee Trailblazers 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Looking at Where Coffee Is Today 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten (or So) Myths about Coffee Debunked 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten (Plus One) Places to Find a Great Cup of Coffee 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 8: Appendixes 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Timeline of Key History of Coffee 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 257\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e, a certified Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) licensed trainer, recently retired from \u003ci\u003eStarbucks\u003c\/i\u003e. 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