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Coffee

The Epic of a Commodity

by H.E. Jacob ...

A cup of coffee is a miracle, a wonderful assemblage of relationships”. This classic follows coffee's journey around the world, from London to Brazil, telling in fascinating detail and amusing anecdote the singular history of the legendary commodity, from its discovery that chewing on the beans were keeping goats awake in Yemen to the author’s own experiences with the bean in 1935.Referred to as a ... Read more

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A cup of coffee is a miracle, a wonderful assemblage of relationships”. This classic follows coffee's journey around the world, from London to Brazil, telling in fascinating detail and amusing anecdote the singular history of the legendary commodity, from its discovery that chewing on the beans were keeping goats awake in Yemen to the author’s own experiences with the bean in 1935.Referred to as a
... Read more
The Book of Coffee

A philosophy

by Julian Baggini, James Hoffmann ...

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann ... Read more

$8.99 USD

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann
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How to Taste Coffee

Develop Your Sensory Skills and Get the Most Out of Every Cup

by Jessica Easto ...

Home coffee-making authority and author of Craft Coffee: A Manual introduces you to the wide world of coffee flavorHave you ever purchased coffee based on delectable flavor notes—strawberry jam, milk chocolate, hazelnut—only to find none of it in your cup? It’s a common experience among coffee lovers.These days, high-quality coffee can taste all kinds of ways, thanks to roasting techniques that ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Home coffee-making authority and author of Craft Coffee: A Manual introduces you to the wide world of coffee flavorHave you ever purchased coffee based on delectable flavor notes—strawberry jam, milk chocolate, hazelnut—only to find none of it in your cup? It’s a common experience among coffee lovers.These days, high-quality coffee can taste all kinds of ways, thanks to roasting techniques that
... Read more
Steeped

The Chemistry of Tea

by Michelle Francl ...

Tea is the world’s most popular beverage. Dive into a cup of tea with a chemist and discover the rich molecular brew that can be extracted from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.Tea contains over a hundred different chemical compounds which contribute to its colour, taste and scent – and its stimulating effects. The best-known is caffeine, but how does caffeine end up in tea and how can ... Read more

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Tea is the world’s most popular beverage. Dive into a cup of tea with a chemist and discover the rich molecular brew that can be extracted from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.Tea contains over a hundred different chemical compounds which contribute to its colour, taste and scent – and its stimulating effects. The best-known is caffeine, but how does caffeine end up in tea and how can
... Read more
A Little Tea Book

All the Essentials from Leaf to Cup

by Sebastian Beckwith, Caroline Paul ...

From tea guru Sebastian Beckwith and New York Times bestsellers Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton comes the essential guide to exploring and enjoying the vast world of tea.Tea, the most popular beverage in the world after water, has brought nations to war, defined cultures, bankrupted coffers, and toppled kings. And yet in many ways this fragrantly comforting and storied brew remains elusive, ... Read more

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From tea guru Sebastian Beckwith and New York Times bestsellers Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton comes the essential guide to exploring and enjoying the vast world of tea.Tea, the most popular beverage in the world after water, has brought nations to war, defined cultures, bankrupted coffers, and toppled kings. And yet in many ways this fragrantly comforting and storied brew remains elusive,
... Read more
The History of Tea and TeaTimes

As Seen in Books

by Claire Hopley ...

An engaging historical survey of tea in literature from ancient China to today.The History of Tea focuses on tea and tea time in books, plays, and poems. Whether used for flirtation or a reason to bring key characters together, this delightful book explores our relationship with tea through fiction. Divided into chapters to include a brief tea history, romantic teas and tea parties (from the ... Read more

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An engaging historical survey of tea in literature from ancient China to today.The History of Tea focuses on tea and tea time in books, plays, and poems. Whether used for flirtation or a reason to bring key characters together, this delightful book explores our relationship with tea through fiction. Divided into chapters to include a brief tea history, romantic teas and tea parties (from the
... Read more
Wine Grapes

A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours

by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding, Jose Vouillamoz ...

Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Beverage Book, Named "Best Drinks Book" by Wine & Spirits magazine, Faiveley International Wine Book of the Year, OIV Best Viticulture Book"This 1,280-page book lists thousands of grapes, minor and major, precisely described. Listed in its pages are grapes I never knew existed but now, somehow, cannot forget." -Wall Street JournalAn indispensable reference ... Read more

$107.49 USD

Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Beverage Book, Named "Best Drinks Book" by Wine & Spirits magazine, Faiveley International Wine Book of the Year, OIV Best Viticulture Book"This 1,280-page book lists thousands of grapes, minor and major, precisely described. Listed in its pages are grapes I never knew existed but now, somehow, cannot forget." -Wall Street JournalAn indispensable reference
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A History of the World in 6 Glasses

by Tom Standage ...

New York Times Bestseller * The inspiration for the TV series starring Dan Aykroyd“There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history.” -Los Angeles TimesBeer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage's deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to ... Read more

$12.99 USD

New York Times Bestseller * The inspiration for the TV series starring Dan Aykroyd“There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history.” -Los Angeles TimesBeer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage's deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to
... Read more
History of Coffee

by Blake Carson ...

Series series History of Food and Beverages
From Ethiopian legend to global obsession—how did coffee fuel revolutions and economies? Coffee’s journey began in Africa, spreading to the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Coffeehouses became centers for intellectual debate, fueling movements like the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. This book explores the rise of coffee empires, the fair trade movement, and how Starbucks and ... Read more

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From Ethiopian legend to global obsession—how did coffee fuel revolutions and economies? Coffee’s journey began in Africa, spreading to the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Coffeehouses became centers for intellectual debate, fueling movements like the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. This book explores the rise of coffee empires, the fair trade movement, and how Starbucks and
... Read more
The Coffee Lover's Diet

Change Your Coffee, Change Your Life

by Bob Arnot ...

Dr. Bob Arnot, the bestselling author of The Aztec Diet, shows you how to use the power of America's favorite drink—coffee—to achieve improved health, longevity, mental clarity and weight loss in this unique, groundbreaking wellness guide.For years, we've been told that coffee was bad for our health. But new research reveals that, consumed properly, coffee can be the healthiest, tastiest part of ... Read more

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Dr. Bob Arnot, the bestselling author of The Aztec Diet, shows you how to use the power of America's favorite drink—coffee—to achieve improved health, longevity, mental clarity and weight loss in this unique, groundbreaking wellness guide.For years, we've been told that coffee was bad for our health. But new research reveals that, consumed properly, coffee can be the healthiest, tastiest part of
... Read more
The True History of Tea

by Erling Hoh, Victor H. Mair ...

A lively and beautifully illustrated history of one of the world's favorite beverages and its uses through the ages.World-renowned sinologist Victor H. Mair teams up with journalist Erling Hoh to tell the story of this remarkable beverage and its uses, from ancient times to the present, from East to West.For the first time in a popular history of tea, the Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, and Mongolian ... Read more

$16.39 USD

A lively and beautifully illustrated history of one of the world's favorite beverages and its uses through the ages.World-renowned sinologist Victor H. Mair teams up with journalist Erling Hoh to tell the story of this remarkable beverage and its uses, from ancient times to the present, from East to West.For the first time in a popular history of tea, the Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, and Mongolian
... Read more
Tea at the Blue Lantern Inn

A Social History of the Tea Room Craze in America

by Jan Whitaker ...

"A delightful tour of the tearooms that dotted the nation in the first half of the twentieth century . . . [an] irresistible slice of American popular culture." — BooklistThe Gypsy Tea Kettle. Polly's Cheerio Tea Room. The Mad Hatter. The Blue Lantern Inn. These are just a few of the many tea rooms—most owned and operated by women—that popped up across America at the turn of the last century, and ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"A delightful tour of the tearooms that dotted the nation in the first half of the twentieth century . . . [an] irresistible slice of American popular culture." — BooklistThe Gypsy Tea Kettle. Polly's Cheerio Tea Room. The Mad Hatter. The Blue Lantern Inn. These are just a few of the many tea rooms—most owned and operated by women—that popped up across America at the turn of the last century, and
... Read more
The Coffee-House

A Cultural History

by Markman Ellis ...

How the simple commodity of coffee came to rewrite the experience of metropolitan lifeWhen the first coffee-house opened in London in 1652, customers were bewildered by this strange new drink from Turkey. But those who tried coffee were soon won over. More coffee-houses were opened across London and, in the following decades, in America and Europe.For a hundred years the coffee-house occupied the ... Read more

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How the simple commodity of coffee came to rewrite the experience of metropolitan lifeWhen the first coffee-house opened in London in 1652, customers were bewildered by this strange new drink from Turkey. But those who tried coffee were soon won over. More coffee-houses were opened across London and, in the following decades, in America and Europe.For a hundred years the coffee-house occupied the
... Read more
How to Make Coffee

The Science Behind the Bean

by Lani Kingston ...

Want to brew the perfect coffee? Master the science.Imagine the aroma, taste and feeling that you get from your favourite cup of coffee. Making good coffee depends on understanding the chemistry behind the decisions – everything from why water has to be at a certain temperature and how roast affects taste, to what happens when you add milk.Lani Kingston explores the key scientific principles ... Read more

$9.89 USD

Want to brew the perfect coffee? Master the science.Imagine the aroma, taste and feeling that you get from your favourite cup of coffee. Making good coffee depends on understanding the chemistry behind the decisions – everything from why water has to be at a certain temperature and how roast affects taste, to what happens when you add milk.Lani Kingston explores the key scientific principles
... Read more
Healing Teas

A Practical Guide to the Medicinal Teas of the World -- from Chamomile to Garlic, from Essiac to Kombucha

by Marie Nadine Antol ...

A complete guide to medicinal teas from around the world and their amazing healing powersFor thousands of years, cultures throughout the world have known the healing power of teas. Tea has been used as a holistic treatment for a host of illnesses, from arthritis to migraines, and is a time-tested all natural path to overall health and wellness.Healing Teas is a complete, easy-to-follow and ... Read more

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A complete guide to medicinal teas from around the world and their amazing healing powersFor thousands of years, cultures throughout the world have known the healing power of teas. Tea has been used as a holistic treatment for a host of illnesses, from arthritis to migraines, and is a time-tested all natural path to overall health and wellness.Healing Teas is a complete, easy-to-follow and
... Read more
Tea-spiration

Inspirational Words for Tea Lovers

by Lu Ann Pannunzio ...

"Pannunzio approaches the topic of tea drinking as a state of meditation . . . a great gift for any tea lover." —Emily Slonina, author of Anywhere, Anytime, Any Body YogaTea-spiration aims to create a quiet movement where one can experience devotions, comfort, inspiration, and the simple joys of life. Tea drinkers know that tea, the wonderful drink, can help them slow down and savor life's moments ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Pannunzio approaches the topic of tea drinking as a state of meditation . . . a great gift for any tea lover." —Emily Slonina, author of Anywhere, Anytime, Any Body YogaTea-spiration aims to create a quiet movement where one can experience devotions, comfort, inspiration, and the simple joys of life. Tea drinkers know that tea, the wonderful drink, can help them slow down and savor life's moments
... Read more
Herbal Tea - The Health Uses and History of Botanical Brews Across Civilizations and Time

by Patrick Stanton ...

Herbal Tea: The Health Uses and History of Botanical Brews Across Civilizations and TimeJourney Through Time, Sip by SipIn every cup of herbal tea, there's a universe waiting to be explored. A blend of leaves, water, and millennia of human experiences. "Herbal Tea: The Health Uses and History of Botanical Brews Across Civilizations and Time" serves as your guide through this intricate dance ... Read more

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Herbal Tea: The Health Uses and History of Botanical Brews Across Civilizations and TimeJourney Through Time, Sip by SipIn every cup of herbal tea, there's a universe waiting to be explored. A blend of leaves, water, and millennia of human experiences. "Herbal Tea: The Health Uses and History of Botanical Brews Across Civilizations and Time" serves as your guide through this intricate dance
... Read more
Infuse

Herbal teas to cleanse, nourish and heal

by Paula Grainger, Karen Sullivan ...

Lost your zest for life? Feeling tired and sluggish? Need a health boost?Reach for a soothing cup of herbal tea and harness the extraordinary power of nature's most potent healing ingredients. With more than 70 expertly formulated recipes for tasty, soothing, caffeine-free infusions, tea tips to help you get the most from your brew, and a comprehensive directory of herbal ingredients and their ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Lost your zest for life? Feeling tired and sluggish? Need a health boost?Reach for a soothing cup of herbal tea and harness the extraordinary power of nature's most potent healing ingredients. With more than 70 expertly formulated recipes for tasty, soothing, caffeine-free infusions, tea tips to help you get the most from your brew, and a comprehensive directory of herbal ingredients and their
... Read more
How to make the best coffee at home

Sunday Times bestseller from world-class barista

by James Hoffmann ...

We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good?Coffee guru James Hoffmann runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative, and popular, kit and coffee reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book he demonstrates everything ... Read more

$1.99 USD

We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good?Coffee guru James Hoffmann runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative, and popular, kit and coffee reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book he demonstrates everything
... Read more
Stuff Every Tea Lover Should Know

by Candace Rose Rardon ...

Series series Stuff You Should Know
This pocket-sized handbook to all things tea is the perfect gift for tea connoisseurs, tea newbies, and anyone who appreciates a good cuppa.Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world—second only to water. And there's so much to learn and try beyond the colorful boxes in the grocery store. Like wine and beer, each tea variety has its own distinct history, source, and flavor profile, from ... Read more

$5.39 USD

This pocket-sized handbook to all things tea is the perfect gift for tea connoisseurs, tea newbies, and anyone who appreciates a good cuppa.Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world—second only to water. And there's so much to learn and try beyond the colorful boxes in the grocery store. Like wine and beer, each tea variety has its own distinct history, source, and flavor profile, from
... Read more
The Widow Clicquot

The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It

by Tilar J. Mazzeo ...

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge, and Sam Riley!"Narrative history that fizzes with life and feeling.” — Benjamin Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire's VinegarThe New York Times bestselling biography of the visionary young woman who built a champagne empire, became a legend, and showed the world how to live with styleVeuve Clicquot ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge, and Sam Riley!"Narrative history that fizzes with life and feeling.” — Benjamin Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire's VinegarThe New York Times bestselling biography of the visionary young woman who built a champagne empire, became a legend, and showed the world how to live with styleVeuve Clicquot
... Read more
How to Make Coffee So Good You'll Never Waste Money on Starbucks Again

by Luca Vincenzo ...

If you want to know how to brew the ultimate cup of coffee in the comfort of your own home (and save some money too!), then you want to read this book.You see, making great coffee boils down to doing a number of little things right, such as selecting the right beans and roasts, and creating the right blends; using the right coffee machine and grinder; using the right amount of grounds; brewing at ... Read more

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If you want to know how to brew the ultimate cup of coffee in the comfort of your own home (and save some money too!), then you want to read this book.You see, making great coffee boils down to doing a number of little things right, such as selecting the right beans and roasts, and creating the right blends; using the right coffee machine and grinder; using the right amount of grounds; brewing at
... Read more
Great Coffee: Craft Your Cup of Joy

by Dr. Penny Pincher ...

Discover how you can make exceptional coffee at home for a fraction of the cost of ordering coffee at the coffee shop! Learn the characteristics of great coffee and how you can make great coffee every time using inexpensive equipment and simple coffee brewing techniques. Once you have experienced great coffee, you'll never go back to mediocre coffee again! ... Read more

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Discover how you can make exceptional coffee at home for a fraction of the cost of ordering coffee at the coffee shop! Learn the characteristics of great coffee and how you can make great coffee every time using inexpensive equipment and simple coffee brewing techniques. Once you have experienced great coffee, you'll never go back to mediocre coffee again!
... Read more
For All the Tea in China

How England Stole the World's Favorite Drink and Changed History

by Sarah Rose ...

A dramatic historical narrative of the man who stole the secret of tea from ChinaIn 1848, the British East India Company, having lost its monopoly on the tea trade, engaged Robert Fortune, a Scottish gardener, botanist, and plant hunter, to make a clandestine trip into the interior of China—territory forbidden to foreigners—to steal the closely guarded secrets of tea horticulture and manufacturing ... Read more

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A dramatic historical narrative of the man who stole the secret of tea from ChinaIn 1848, the British East India Company, having lost its monopoly on the tea trade, engaged Robert Fortune, a Scottish gardener, botanist, and plant hunter, to make a clandestine trip into the interior of China—territory forbidden to foreigners—to steal the closely guarded secrets of tea horticulture and manufacturing
... Read more

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