Know your coffee history -- Know your coffee present -- Learn what coffee is -- Find your coffee shop -- Start brewing at home -- Buy some coffee beans -- Recipes.
Billions of people can't get enough of one thing: coffee. The key to understanding why it's one of the most popular beverages in the world is all in its chemistry. A comprehensive look at the scientific principles behind crafting the perfect cup, Coffee Nerd provides them with detailed instructions for developing the signature aroma, body, and taste they love. From unlocking the chemical compounds in beans that enhance the drink's flavor to brewing ground coffee just long enough to extract the good molecules, they'll discover a whole new world of coffee possibilities-right in their kitchen. Whether they can't survive a morning without a hand-crafted Mochachino or are looking to refine their French-Press Coffee brewing ratio, this book is sure to stimulate readers as they pour over the science behind preparing an incredibly smooth cup of coffee.