One of the country's most celebrated roasters explains how to choose, brew, and enjoy the new breed of artisan coffees at home, along with 40 inventive recipes that incorporate coffee or taste good with a cup.

In The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee, founder James Freeman explores beans from around the globe, then guides readers through roasting at home using standard kitchen tools, brewing the perfect cup of coffee, and making espresso-based drinks like a pro.

He also reveals a home method for cupping (the best method of tasting coffees for quality control.) with Blue Bottle pastry chef Caitlin Freeman's recipes for coffee-inspired treats and more than 200 stunning photos, this rich package will appeal to coffee aficionados everywhere.