Description
Book SynopsisWritten by leading coffee technology specialists in consultation with some of the world's biggest coffee manufacturers. This book comprehensively covers topics such as agronomy, green coffee processing, roasting/grinding, packaging, percolating and decaffeination techniques.
Trade Review"Overall this book serves as a complete overview not only of espresso coffee but also of coffee in general. With its comprehensive overview of the parameters important to coffee quality and coffee consumption on human health it becomes a good reference book for both food scientists and nutritionists in the field." --FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, 2005 "A vital resource for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of coffee and its production, this book, with its industrial and historical perspectives, manages to combine the delivery of complex scientific data with pure enthusiasm for the product." --CAFE CULTURE, 2005 "…the book’s precision with the details of coffee science is unparalleled. It balances scientific prowess and readability without overwhelming the reader, whether new to the coffee world or a veteran." --FRESH CUP, 2005
Table of Contents1. Quality 2. The Plant 3. The Raw Bean 4. Roasting 5. Grinding 6. Storage and Packaging 7. Percolation 8. The Cup 9. Physiology of Perception 10. Coffee Consumption and Health
