An updated edition of the “amusing and informative book . . . the best available guide” for coffee connoisseurs (The Atlantic Monthly).

Now in its latest revised edition, Kenneth Davids’s comprehensive and entertaining Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying remains an invaluable resource for anyone who truly enjoys a good cup of coffee. It features updated information and definitions, a history of coffee culture, tips on storing and brewing, and other essential advice designed to improve the coffee experience. Coffee lovers everywhere will love this lively, complete guide to the fascinating world of America’s national beverage with information on:

Specialty vs. commercial coffees * Coffee snobs * What all the names mean * Organic, shade-grown, fair-trade, and sustainable coffees * Flavored coffees * How to roast your own * Keeping coffee fresh * Finding the right grinder * How to brew espresso * Coffee science * Heath debates * and more