The Philosophy of Coffee

(Hardback)

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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 ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the world. It is the perfect gift for coffee lovers, including 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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"A beautifully illustrated guide to everything we could ever want to know about our morning cup of Joe." --Stylist

Author Bio

Brian Williams blogs about the culture of coffee at Brian's Coffee Spot. This is his first book.