Thurston, Robert W.
Coffee: From Bean to Barista
- ISBN 13:
- 9781538108086
- author:
- Thurston, Robert W.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 23.8 x 15.6 x 2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, World History, Cooking, Food & Drink,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Coffee From Bean to Barista by Robert W. Thurston provides an engaging overview of coffee's history, cultivation, and culture. From planting the seeds of the coffee fruit to the latest ideas in roasting and making beverages, this guide covers the major factors influencing the industry today. Thurston explores the challenges of cultivation, including climate change and hybridization, as well as the impact of coffee on cultural change around the world. He also examines the role of devices in making coffee drinks, the debate over organic versus conventional agriculture, and the health benefits of coffee consumption. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in globalization, climate change, and social justice, as well as coffee lovers looking to deepen their understanding of the industry.