The World Atlas of Coffee: 2nd edition (old edition)

I’ve been interested in making good coffee at home for years but have always had a number of knowledge gaps about the coffee itself -mainly around interpreting the information about the beans I’m buying, but I’ve often also wondered about the systems by which those beans get from the plant to my letterbox, and how geography impacts taste. This book does a wonderful job of informing the reader on these matters and much more. I was already familar with the author’s style through YouTube, which I like because he imparts considerable knowledge in an unpretentious and seemingly honest manner. I particularly like that he seems to say what he really thinks about his subject matter. He also lacks the snobbery which could so easily accompany that knowledge and experience - often acknowledging that personal preference around taste trumps coffee knowledge. That engaging approach runs throughout this book and the author’s ‘voice’ and style are very apparent -making the sometimes technical content very accessible. There is just the right amount of details to inform in a stimulating way without making the subject matter boring. The photography and illustrations are stunning and bring the text to life. The book is beautifully bound in cloth reminiscent of jute coffee sack. In my opinion the book was very fairly priced (for me as the buyer) and had I realised just how much I would enjoy it and how precisely it would fit my needs I’d actually have been willing to pay more.

So full of information but presented in an enjoyable manner. This book is an absolute necessity for someone interested in coffee.

A beautiful book. 10 out 10 for the content and the way it is presented throughout the book.

The author knows what he likes about coffee. This is a useful and well-written overview of what you need to know about buying and making coffee, well illustrated, and very much focused on quality Arabica beans - what makes them special, how and where they are grown, the effect of roasting and the flavours to look out for. Surprisingly readable!

I like coffee and wanted to know a bit more about what I was actually drinking. Its quite educational about the origins of popular coffee and educated me that basically there are two species of coffee with hundreds of sub species. It gives a broad outline of where everything started, the couple of types of coffee that started it all then it goes into specific regions, areas, farms around the coffee producing world which was like a reference book for coffee aficionados. I'm not a coffee connoisseur so I skip read that. Overall a very interesting book and educational. For me there was a lot of superfluous information that I didn't need because I'm not a barista but it gave me a greater knowledge of what I was actually drinking. A bit like a wine tasting afternoon for coffee. You might never taste a fraction of what you're reading about but at least you know what you're looking at and won't get fooled or overwhelmed by marketing hype from coffee sellers

I really like this book. First impressions are that it looks brilliant, the pictures are great, and the cover is tactile (meant to feel like a coffee sack). In terms of the contents I think it's brilliant. It's easy to read, explains terms clearly and is very interesting. The photography is brilliant. The book talks about the origins of coffee, to process of production, different fruits locations and brew methods. All along the way the impact upon taste is commented upon. I would highly recommend this book for personal use or as a gift.

It's a beautiful book. The colors, the pictures... Just looking at it is very pleasant. It's also very informative and easy to read.

This is an amazing book packed with information and the quality of the book is second to none! I decided to treat myself to a good "bed-time story book" to satiate my love of coffee through James' creation and I am pleasantly surprised by the amount of illustration and details packed into this aesthetically-pleasing book. It really does encompass a lot of modern day issues/processes that are occurring and helps me feel more connected to the industry that so wish to be a part of but I digress. Anyways, if you enjoy an elegant book which tickles your coffee palate then I'd say go right in and enjoy every page turn!

Resulta muy ilustrativo y didáctico. Lo recomendaría.

Pour ceux qui aiment tout savoir sur le café, c'est un livre à recommander. Belle présentation, solide, très informatif. Livraison dans la boîte aux lettres. Emballage légèrement abîmé dans les angles. Heureusement le livre n'a pas été affecté. Version en anglais, date de 2018. Il faut donc bien maîtriser l'anglais pour pleinement profiter du livre. D'après mes connaissances il n'existe pas une version en français.

Expensive, but if you love coffee and seriously want to learn more, then this is the right book for you. It’s not only informative, but there are also beautiful pictures in this hardcover book. A perfect present!

This book is already a classic. The perfect gift for any coffee lover, it's interesting and you will learn many things even if you're already an expert. It's really good quality as well with a nice aesthetic, it will look perfect in any bookshelf or coffee table ;)

Ich habe vor kurzem **The World Atlas of Coffee: From beans to brewing - coffees explored, explained and enjoyed** von James Hoffmann gelesen und bin begeistert von der Tiefe und dem Detailreichtum dieses Buches. Es ist eine unverzichtbare Ressource für jeden, der sich für Kaffee interessiert, sei es auf Anfängerniveau oder als erfahrener Kenner. **Inhalt und Struktur:** Das Buch ist hervorragend strukturiert und führt den Leser durch die gesamte Kaffeewelt – von der Geschichte und Herkunft der Bohnen bis hin zu den verschiedenen Brühmethoden. Jeder Abschnitt ist klar und prägnant geschrieben, wodurch komplexe Informationen leicht verständlich werden. **Illustrationen und Design:** Die hochwertigen Fotografien und detaillierten Karten machen das Buch nicht nur informativ, sondern auch visuell ansprechend. Jede Seite ist ein Genuss für die Augen und ergänzt die textlichen Informationen perfekt. **Tiefe und Detailreichtum:** Hoffmanns Expertise zeigt sich in jedem Kapitel. Er erklärt die verschiedenen Kaffeeanbauregionen der Welt, ihre einzigartigen Geschmacksprofile und die Herausforderungen, mit denen die Produzenten konfrontiert sind. Die Beschreibungen der Brühmethoden sind ebenso detailliert und bieten wertvolle Tipps zur Optimierung des Kaffeegenusses zu Hause. **Besonders beeindruckend:** Ich war besonders beeindruckt von den Abschnitten über die verschiedenen Länder und deren spezifische Kaffeekulturen. Diese Einblicke geben dem Leser ein tiefes Verständnis dafür, wie geografische und kulturelle Faktoren den Kaffee beeinflussen. **Benutzerfreundlichkeit:** Das Buch ist sehr benutzerfreundlich gestaltet. Die klaren Überschriften und Unterteilungen ermöglichen es dem Leser, schnell die gewünschten Informationen zu finden. Egal, ob man mehr über eine bestimmte Kaffeesorte erfahren oder die beste Brühmethode für seinen Lieblingskaffee entdecken möchte – dieses Buch bietet alle Antworten. **Fazit:** **The World Atlas of Coffee** ist mehr als nur ein Buch; es ist eine Reise durch die faszinierende Welt des Kaffees. James Hoffmann hat ein Werk geschaffen, das sowohl als Nachschlagewerk als auch als inspirierende Lektüre dient. Es ist perfekt für jeden, der seine Liebe zum Kaffee vertiefen und sein Wissen erweitern möchte. Ich kann dieses Buch uneingeschränkt empfehlen und bin überzeugt, dass es jeden Kaffeeliebhaber begeistern wird.