Kevin Sinnott, host of the soon-to-be released "Coffee Brewing Secrets" instructional video, and coffeecompanion.com website is America's foremost consumer coffee authority. In 1995, at the onset of America's still-vibrant fascination with all things coffee, Sinnott created THE COFFEE COMPANION, the first-ever consumer publication about finding and brewing the world's best coffee. The COFFEE COMPANION, which achieved a readership of more than 10,000 coffee lovers, offered Sinnott's unbiased evaluations of what he calls "hardware" - all the equipment necessary to brew great tasting coffee, from water filters to coffee bean grinders to brewers.
Tracing the beverage from its first appearance in the Turkish and
Saudi Arabian coffeehouses of the 1500s to the chains and boutique
shops of today, Sinnott's guide to primo coffee enables readers to
fill their cups to the rim... with greatness. Readers will learn
the differing qualities of producing countries (good acidity but
light body from Peru; the distinctive Liberica espresso from Laos),
the particulars of roasting, and even the best times to buy and
brew. Sinnott deftly navigates the thorny issues of production,
preferring to focus on the enjoyment of the product. Even readers
who don't know their Arabica from their Robusta or a French Press
from a percolator will appreciate Sinnott's informative and
egalitarian approach; suggestions are the order of the day, not
mandates. Whether the barista-to-be prefers to create custom blends
to roast at home in the hopes of an ultimate cup, or simply wants
to get a better pot from the auto drip she bought for $20,
Sinnott's guide will result in a better cup of joe. Photos.
(June)
While there is a plethora of books on the history and economy of
coffee, there are surprisingly few about enjoying coffee. With 200
color photos and friendly text, this highly readable and accessible
coffee guide is divided into two sections, covering the beans and
the brew. In addition to providing a general knowledge of coffee,
Sinnott (curator, www.coffeecompanion.com) strives to give readers
tools to prepare world-class coffee at home. Along with selecting,
roasting, grinding, and brewing coffee, he discusses serving
coffee-correct temperatures, using sugar and milk, and the
equipment needed. Troubleshooting tips, charts, step-by-step
instructions, and a variety of recipes add to the book's usefulness
and value. Verdict For people just beginning to develop a home
coffee habit, this is a better starting point than Kenneth Davids's
Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying, but hard-core
coffee fans will want both. - Xpress Review
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