{"product_id":"i-know-coffee-harvesting-blending-roasting-brewing-grinding-tasting-coffee-paperback","title":"I Know Coffee: Harvesting, Blending, Roasting, Brewing, Grinding \u0026 Tasting Coffee - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJessica Simms\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed to walk you through everything you need to know about coffee from the seed to the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book includes books 1,2,3,4 and 7 from the \"I Know Coffee\" series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTerrific, up-to-date overview. One of the best coffee books available now.\u003c\/i\u003e - Amazon Top Contributor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt begins with an overview of cultivars and varieties, and the major differences between the three primary coffee-growing regions (Africa, Asia, and the Americas). This chapter will also give an explanation of \u003ci\u003eharvesting\u003c\/i\u003e, processing and drying methods, and the ways those can impact the bean's development and most prominent flavor notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many the coffee-drinking experience is all about the complexity of the flavors, and \u003ci\u003eblending\u003c\/i\u003e beans can be very helpful in that regard. Beans can be blended either pre- or post-roasting; the second chapter of this book will walk you through the typical best practices for creating your own blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind that the same bean can taste drastically different, depending on how dark you \u003ci\u003eroast\u003c\/i\u003e it. The basics of coffee roasting in this book following blending, though you can certainly swap the order in your own process if you'd prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, there's the part of the process that the majority of people have at least a passing familiarity with: the \u003ci\u003egrinding and brewing\u003c\/i\u003e. These two aspects of the process are inextricably linked, with certain grind sizes working best for certain brewing methods. Each brewing method brings out its own unique characteristics of the bean; similar to roast levels, a bean that's brewed as espresso could have a completely different flavor profile than the same bean brewed using a French press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book finishes with how professionals \u003ci\u003etaste coffee\u003c\/i\u003e, and how you can train your own palate to pick out the distinctive flavor notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 11, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47415893622962,"sku":"9781549726040","price":20.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/e4e1da084c1bf94be0b3c3036ea2d991.webp?v=1778390670","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/i-know-coffee-harvesting-blending-roasting-brewing-grinding-tasting-coffee-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}