When you look at your breakfast cup of coffee and breathe in its gorgeous aromas, you're at the final stage—delightful for you—of an incredibly complicated process. A 'simple' agricultural product that has found its way through many hands and many thousands of miles before becoming the drink you enjoy so much. This is the ultimate guide to the perfect cup—whether you are an everyday enthusiast, a bean obsessive or a budding barista. Explore the exciting global scene; follow the progress of the humble bean from cultivation to coffee shop; and discover how to source, roast, grind and brew fresh coffee with confidence. Jeremy Torz and Steven Macatonia have been living and loving good coffee since 2001, and they share their expertise and trade secrets, in this indispensable companion to one of the world's most popular drinks.
