The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coffee and Tea"A freshly brewed introduction to the caffeine subculture." For hot beverage novices and budding baristas, here is an essential introduction to the world of coffee and tea, from a basic history of each product, to advanced tips and tricks for blending, brewing, and using syrups and milk, to recipes from around the world. ? Includes information on different types of beans and teas, available brewing equipment, and little-known secrets to making fabulous coffee- and tea-based drinks ? Written by food and beverage writers who are experts in the field ? Contains the finest recipes from worldwide barista champions |
Contents
Coffee The Other Black Gold | 3 |
Bean Basics | 5 |
Field of Beans Growing and Processing Coffee | 17 |
Geography for Your Tongue Coffee Regions and Origins | 31 |
Capturing Coffees Flavor | 49 |
Now Were Roastin | 51 |
Cupping and Blending | 67 |
Brew Tools | 81 |
Milk Preparation | 157 |
Drink Making | 171 |
The Barista | 185 |
TeaFrom Crop to Cup | 197 |
The History of Tea | 199 |
Growing and Processing Tea | 211 |
Teas of the World | 221 |
Tisanes The Herbal or Nontea Teas | 231 |
Brewing Basics | 97 |
The Espresso Family Cappuccino Latte Americano and More | 109 |
Easing Into Espresso | 111 |
Navigating the Café Menu | 119 |
Espresso Equipment | 129 |
Extraction Basics | 143 |
Blending and Brewing Teas | 241 |
Tea Culture and Rituals | 251 |
Coffee and Teas Holistic Side | 263 |
The Humane Side of Coffee and Tea | 265 |
To Your Health | 281 |
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