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The Philosophy of Coffee - British Library Philosophy of by Brian Williams Hardcover

Name: The Philosophy of Coffee - (British Library Philosophy of) by Brian Williams (Hardcover)
Brand: British Library
SKU: 1005927410
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This is a short, entertaining, and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of coffee, from the humble origins of the bean in northeast Africa over a millennium to ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the world.
About the Author: Brian Williams blogs about the culture of coffee at Brian's Coffee Spot.
80 Pages
Cooking + Food + Wine, Beverages
Series Name: British Library Philosophy of

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This is a short, entertaining, and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of coffee, from the humble origins of the bean in northeast Africa over a millennium to ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the world. It is the perfect gift for coffee lovers, and includes chapters on the rise of the coffeehouse, legal bans on coffee, Brazil's domination of the world coffee trade, and the birth of the espresso.

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"Besides tips on brewing and infusion, [Brian] also dazzles us with statistics . . . we are all caffeine addicts now." --Tatler

"Brian Williams's The Philosophy of Coffee is an espresso of a book: a short, potted, illustrated history with a strong British perspective." --Spectator

"A beautifully illustrated guide to everything we could ever want to know about our morning cup of Joe." --Stylist

About the Author

Brian Williams blogs about the culture of coffee at Brian's Coffee Spot.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .55 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 80

Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine

Sub-Genre: Beverages

Series Title: British Library Philosophy of

Publisher: British Library

Theme: Coffee & Tea

Format: Hardcover

Author: Brian Williams

Language: English

Street Date: September 1, 2018

TCIN: 1005927410

UPC: 9780712352307

Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-3862

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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