Presentation of the book "The Great Coffee Book"
The Grand Book of Coffee is much more than a simple recipe collection: it’s a true encyclopedia that immerses the reader in the rich and complex world of coffee.
This comprehensive guide takes you to the heart of coffee’s history, trade, and the art of preparation, while offering numerous delicious recipes.
A book between history and recipes
This book is divided into two main sections:
- The first 50 pages explore the history, trade, and preparation of coffee.
- The rest is entirely devoted to recipes, all related in one way or another to this beverage.
As I particularly appreciated this work, I offer you an overview of the themes covered.
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The world of coffee
Reading this book, I realized there was still much to learn about the history of coffee.
The authors chose to present the history in the form of short texts (1 to 2 pages) that can be read independently, while following a fluid chronology.
Among the first topics:
- The origin of the coffee bean
- The African odyssey
- Arabian wine
- Rites and customs
We discover legends, fables, as well as the evolution of coffee across centuries and continents.
The recipes
The second part of the book, the most substantial (about 100 pages), offers varied recipes where coffee is sometimes the main ingredient, sometimes an accompaniment.
The photographs perfectly showcase the preparations and make you want to try them immediately.
For example, a classic: tiramisu, whose history I tell in this article.
My opinion on “The Great Coffee Book”
I was particularly captivated by the historical section, which offers a captivating immersion into the world of coffee.
The richness of the illustrations, the clarity of the texts, and the diversity of recipes make it an essential book for any enthusiast.
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