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The Philosophy of Coffee

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Philosophy of Coffee
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Brian Williams
SeriesPhilosophies
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:80
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 130
Category/GenreNon-Alcoholic Drinks
ISBN/Barcode 9780712352307
ClassificationsDewey:641.3373
Audience
General
Illustrations 15 illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher British Library Publishing
Imprint The British Library Publishing Division
Publication Date 19 January 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is a short, entertaining and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of coffee, from the humble origins of the bean in northeast Africa over a millennium ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the world. It is the perfect gift for coffee lovers, including chapters on the rise of the coffeehouse, legal bans on coffee, Brazil's domination of the world coffee trade and the birth of the espresso.

Author Biography

Brian Williams blogs about the culture of coffee at Brian's Coffee Spot. This is his first book.

Reviews

"A beautifully illustrated guide to everything we could ever want to know about our morning cup of Joe." --Stylist