Szuna Noémi - Coffee - Csészével a world körül (2016)

The history of coffee goes back thousands of years in the Middle East, and the first coffee houses in Europe opened more than five hundred years ago. Today, coffee is one of the most important commercial products, but it is much more than that: the flavors of continents, roasting traditions, and preparation technologies determine what goes into the cup. Just like gastronomy, the coffee culture is developing spectacularly, and thanks to modern household appliances, we can no longer only drink perfect coffee in cafes, but we can also learn the skills of baristas, that is, coffee masters ourselves.

The book guides the reader on a journey around the world, introduces the most important coffee-producing places from Ethiopia to Brazil, presents the journey of coffee from the bush to the cup, takes you to the major coffee capitals, to coffee houses that are considered cult nowadays, where passionate baristas, coffee snobs, and coffee connoisseurs go, and at the counter the professionals work with competence, just like in the hottest Michelin-starred kitchens. It will also be revealed how the global "coffee revolution" prevails here, who are the defining faces of the profession, who operate micro-roasters, launch own-brand coffees, run cafes, and compete in world barista competitions. And if someone gets the urge to start experimenting with the spectacular milk frothing, or to prepare one or two unusual recipes, the book will also provide useful help in this, since in addition to the recipes, there are also numerous illustrations, practical advice and explanations for beginning baristas at home.

Author: Noémi Szuna