Coffee Obsession

226 Pages·2014·37.88 MB·English

COFFEE
OBSESSION

COFFEE
OBSESSION
Anette Moldvaer
LONDON, NEW YORK,
MUNICH, MELBOURNE, DELHI

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 6
COFFEE KNOW-HOW 28
Indicators of quality 30
Choosing and storing 32
Grinding 36
Testing the water 40
Brewing espresso 42
Milk matters 48
COFFEES OF THE WORLD
Africa 56
Indonesia, Asia, and Oceania 72
South and Central America 90
Caribbean and North America 112
EQUIPMENT 124
THE RECIPES 140
The classics 142
Hot black coffees 164
Hot white coffees 173
Cold black coffees 185
Cold white coffees 191
Iced blends 199
Hot alcoholic coffees 205
Cold alcoholic coffees 211
FEATURES
Café culture 8
Flavor appreciation 26
Home roasting 66
Coffee Q&A 82
Decaffeinated coffee 100
Flavor pairings 118
Serving vessels 138
Syrups and flavorings 162
Glossary 218
Index and acknowledgments 219

INTRODUCTION
8 CAFÉ CULTURE
CAFÉ CULTURE
For millions all over the world, sitting in a café with a delicious coffee is one
of life’s great pleasures. Elevating this experience is the specialty café—where
a skilled barista can make you a good-quality coffee, just how you like it.
THE CAFÉ EXPERIENCE
Cafés are at the heart of
established traditions that go
back centuries—from the café
au lait in a Parisian café to the
bottomless coffee mug in a Texas
diner. More of us frequent cafés than ever before,
thanks to coffee’s flourishing popularity in China,
India, Russia, and Japan. Even though drinking
coffee is just a normal part of everyday life for
many, it is still a new and exciting experience
for countless others.
With this fresh passion for coffee, every day
an increasing number of specialty cafés open
around the world. Visiting such cafés, where you
can experience an array of varieties, roasts, and
styles, is no longer just for coffee connoisseurs.
For anyone who appreciates the value of quality,
sustainability, and care, a specialty coffee house
is the perfect place to socialize, explore new
flavors, and soak up a unique atmosphere.
COFFEE IS JUST PART OF
LIFE FOR MANY, BUT FOR
SOME IT IS A NEW AND
EXCITING PHENOMENON