{"product_id":"craft-coffee-a-manual-brewing-a-better-cup-at-home","title":"Craft Coffee: A Manual: Brewing a Better Cup at Home","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAimed at nonprofessional coffee drinkers interested in making better coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten with input from \u003ci\u003eChicago Reader\u003c\/i\u003e's Best Barista of 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargeted sales pitch to indie coffee shops, which currently outnumber Starbucks in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end hardcover package is perfectly sized for a gift item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotion and publicity targeting national food- and drink-focused outlets, industry- and coffee-focused media, as well as local print, online, and broadcast media in Chicago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent specialty coffee business is on the rise, following explosions in craft brewing and wine markets, as well as farmers' markets and other food-oriented fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe popularity of manual brewing is expanding into smaller cities, housewares retailers, and specialty supermarkets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"An engaging resource that holds value for home brewers and professionals alike. This is a coffee book well worth poring over.\" --Ellie Bradley, editor, \n\u003ci\u003eFresh Cup Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChemex. V60. AeroPress. Oh my. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor such a simple beverage, coffee can seem complicated, especially if you don't make it for a living. But thanks to a growing number of dedicated farmers, importers, roasters, and baristas, coffee quality around the world is at an all-time high, and achieving cafe-caliber goodness at home is well within reach. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat's where this book comes in. Written by a coffee enthusiast for coffee enthusiasts, Craft Coffee helps you figure out what you like, what to buy, and how to use it. From demystifying the science of extraction and manual brewing techniques on \n\u003cb\u003e10 different devices\u003c\/b\u003e to choosing equipment and beans, this accessible guide focuses on the issues--cost, time, taste, and accessibility--that home coffee brewers negotiate. No matter where you are in your coffee journey, you can make a great cup at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tINTRODUCTION \n\u003cbr\u003e How to Use This Book \n\u003cbr\u003e The Many Waves of Coffee \n\u003cbr\u003e Specialty Coffee versus Craft Coffee \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CHAPTER 1: Brewing Basics \n\u003cbr\u003e Extraction \n\u003cbr\u003e Strength and Yield \n\u003cbr\u003e Brew Ratio and Dose \n\u003cbr\u003e Grind Size and Contact Time \n\u003cbr\u003e Water \n\u003cbr\u003e Temperature \n\u003cbr\u003e Pour \n\u003cbr\u003e Dialing It In \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CHAPTER 2: Choosing Hardware \n\u003cbr\u003e Full-Immersion versus Pour-Over Brewing Devices \n\u003cbr\u003e How Do Filters Factor In? \n\u003cbr\u003e Full-Immersion Devices \n\u003cbr\u003e Pour-Over Devices \n\u003cbr\u003e Grinders \n\u003cbr\u003e Scales \n\u003cbr\u003e Kettles and Thermometers \n\u003cbr\u003e Brewing Vessels, Servers, and Thermoses \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CHAPTER 3: The Coffee \n\u003cbr\u003e Beans \n\u003cbr\u003e Varietals and Cultivars \n\u003cbr\u003e Origin \n\u003cbr\u003e Process \n\u003cbr\u003e Roast \n\u003cbr\u003e Decaffeination \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CHAPTER 4: Buying the Coffee \n\u003cbr\u003e Where to Find Craft Coffee \n\u003cbr\u003e Seasonality \n\u003cbr\u003e Deciphering the Coffee Bag Label \n\u003cbr\u003e Storage \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CHAPTER 5: The Flavor \n\u003cbr\u003e Acids and (Perceived) Acidity \n\u003cbr\u003e (Perceived) Sweetness \n\u003cbr\u003e Bitterness \n\u003cbr\u003e Mouthfeel \n\u003cbr\u003e Aroma \n\u003cbr\u003e How to Assess Flavor \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CHAPTER 6: Brewing Methods \n\u003cbr\u003e The French Press (Press Pot, Coffee Press, or Cafetière) \n\u003cbr\u003e The AeroPress \n\u003cbr\u003e The Abid Clever \n\u003cbr\u003e The Siphon (Vacuum Pot) \n\u003cbr\u003e The Melitta \n\u003cbr\u003e The BeeHouse \n\u003cbr\u003e The Walküre \n\u003cbr\u003e The Kalita Wave \n\u003cbr\u003e The Chemex \n\u003cbr\u003e The Hario V60 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e APPENDIX: Troubleshooting, Tips, and Tricks \n\u003cbr\u003e RESOURCES \n\u003cbr\u003e INDEX \n\u003cbr\u003e ACKNOWLEDGMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCraft Coffee: A Manual: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eProvides all the information budding javaphiles need\u003c\/b\u003e to discover what they like in a cup of specialty coffee--and how to replicate the perfect cup at home.\" --Food Network \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eBuild a better brew by mastering 10 manual methods\u003c\/b\u003e, from French Press to Chemex, with this comprehensive guide.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eImbibe Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Like the coffee bean, Jessica Easto's book . . . \n\u003cb\u003edives deep and reaches wide as it teaches consumers how to improve their daily cup\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eEngaging and fun . . . . \u003c\/b\u003eI really can't recommend \n\u003ci\u003eCraft Coffee: A Manual\u003c\/i\u003e enough. \n\u003cb\u003eIf you're even mildly curious about brewing coffee at home, it's absolutely worth a read.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --BuzzFeed \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Easto's manual for coffee enthusiasts goes beyond mere brew guide to pull back the curtain on the bean itself, coffee processing and roasting, and industry jargon--we're on to you, tattooed barista. . . . Easto offers a thorough overview of coffee that is never elitist in tone, emphasizing that individual taste should always be one's guide. . . . \n\u003cb\u003eClearly written and comprehensive, this book belongs in every home barista's tool kit\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eCraft Coffee\u003c\/i\u003e is \n\u003cb\u003ea beautifully written guide to improving your home coffee no matter what your brew method or current coffee setup. . . . \u003c\/b\u003eIf this book doesn't make your brew better, then I'm coming over to your house every morning, because your coffee is already top notch.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSprudge\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eEliminates the intimidation factor from manual brewing. . . .\u003c\/b\u003e This guide offers value for new cafés or novice baristas, as well as the casual consumer.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eFresh Cup Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If you're ready to learn more about perfecting your morning cup, this is a great place to start.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eWired\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"There's nothing quite like home brewing for sheer satisfaction. \n\u003cb\u003eThis book will help brewers to finesse their technique and select the best equipment.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePerfect Daily Grind\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The small hardcover includes recipes and simply explains \n\u003cb\u003ehow to use equipment and produce tastier coffees.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eEater Chicago\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eA well-rounded presentation of coffee basics in an easily digestible format\u003c\/b\u003e. From helping readers understand the origins of coffee and how it's processed, to deciphering the vast array of available brewing methods and how to use them, Jessica and Andreas have put together an engaging resource that holds value for home brewers and professionals alike. Full of wonderful illustrations, convenient tables, and helpful sidebars, \n\u003cb\u003ethis is a coffee book well worth poring over\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --Ellie Bradley, editor, \n\u003ci\u003eFresh Cup Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJessica Easto\u003c\/b\u003e received a degree in journalism from the University of Tennessee and an MFA in creative writing from Southern Illinois University. She works as a book editor. Her writing has appeared in the \n\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eGapers Block\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003ePsyche\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \n\u003ci\u003eFresh Cup\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. For more coffee content, follow @craftcoffee_amanual on Instagram. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAndreas Willhoff\u003c\/b\u003e has been a part of the Chicago coffee industry for more than a decade. He's worked the floor as a barista, managed coffee shops, directed wholesale training for a roaster, and more. He is currently a technical specialist at Rancilio, an espresso machine company.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNamed a top food \u0026amp; drink book of 2017 by Food Network, \u003ci\u003eWired\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSprudge\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis comprehensive but accessible handbook is for the average coffee lover who wants to make better coffee at home. Unlike other coffee books, this one focuses exclusively on coffee--not espresso--and explores multiple pour-over, immersion, and cold-brew techniques on 10 different devices. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThanks to a small but growing number of dedicated farmers, importers, roasters, and baristas, coffee quality is at an all-time high. But for nonprofessionals, achieving café quality at home can seem out of reach. With dozens of equipment options, conflicting information on how to use that equipment, and an industry language that, at times, doesn't seem made for the rest of us, it can be difficult to know where to begin. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCraft Coffee: A Manual\u003c\/i\u003e, written by a coffee enthusiast for coffee enthusiasts, is a comprehensive guide to improving your brew at home. The book provides all the information readers need to discover what they like in a cup of specialty coffee--and how to replicate the perfect cup day after day. From the science of extraction and brewing techniques to choosing equipment and deciphering coffee bags, \n\u003ci\u003eCraft Coffee\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on the issues--cost, time, taste, and accessibility--that home coffee brewers negotiate and shows that no matter where you are in your coffee journey, you can make a great cup at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Nonfiction Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9781572842335, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/15\/2017 pg. 8 (EAN 9781572842335, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eEasto, Jessica\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJessica Easto received a degree in journalism from the University of Tennessee and an MFA in creative writing from Southern Illinois University. 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