"An engaging resource that holds value for home brewers and professionals alike. This is a coffee book well worth poring over." --Ellie Bradley, editor, Fresh Cup Magazine

INTRODUCTIONHow to Use This BookThe Many Waves of CoffeeSpecialty Coffee versus Craft CoffeeCHAPTER 1: Brewing BasicsExtractionStrength and YieldBrew Ratio and DoseGrind Size and Contact TimeWaterTemperaturePourDialing It InCHAPTER 2: Choosing HardwareFull-Immersion versus Pour-Over Brewing DevicesHow Do Filters Factor In?Full-Immersion DevicesPour-Over DevicesGrindersScalesKettles and ThermometersBrewing Vessels, Servers, and ThermosesCHAPTER 3: The CoffeeBeansVarietals and CultivarsOriginProcessRoastDecaffeinationCHAPTER 4: Buying the CoffeeWhere to Find Craft CoffeeSeasonalityDeciphering the Coffee Bag LabelStorageCHAPTER 5: The FlavorAcids and (Perceived) Acidity(Perceived) SweetnessBitternessMouthfeelAromaHow to Assess FlavorCHAPTER 6: Brewing MethodsThe French Press (Press Pot, Coffee Press, or Cafetière)The AeroPressThe Abid CleverThe Siphon (Vacuum Pot)The MelittaThe BeeHouseThe WalküreThe Kalita WaveThe ChemexThe Hario V60APPENDIX: Troubleshooting, Tips, and TricksRESOURCESINDEXACKNOWLEDGMENTS