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Coffee

The great epic

by Michel Barel (writer), Christophe Montagnon (writer)
Collection: Beaux livres
october 2024
215 x 245 format 128 pages In stock
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Summary

Coffee is the third most consumed beverage in the world. Much more than a simple “little black”, it punctuates the day and represents a moment of conviviality, an occasion for relaxation, a moment of indulgence... But how does this singular beverage, which arrived in Europe in the 17th century, reach our cup?

The history of the coffee plant, its spread, its cultivation, the various stages in the processing of coffee cherries, invite us to take a trip around the world, to Africa, Arabia, Asia, Latin America and all the way to the tropical islands. Michel Barel and Christophe Montagnon visit family plantations and large roasting companies, and cross paths with merchants and traders, following the journey of these beans. Using the chemistry of molecules, they unlock the secret of coffee aromas revealed during the various stages of fermentation and roasting, right up to the preparation of the perfect cup.

This book offers a fascinating journey into the world of coffee, from its origins to its processing, exploring the entire chain of this universal beverage.

Table of contents

A cup of coffee

COFFEE TREE

The shrub with red fruits

The tree, its flowers and fruits
The main species of coffee trees
New species and climate change
Varieties
Different ecologies

Man and coffee

The legend of Kaldi
The journeys of the coffee trees
From colonial to family plantations

The coffee tree, a tree of shade

Coffee trees in full sun
Agroforestry: the protective forest
The cultivation of coffee trees
Diseases and insects of the coffee tree
Harvesting

After harvest

The coffee cherry
The dry way
The wet process
Milling and storage
Quality control

COFFEE INDUSTRY

The coffee trade

The coffee trade through the ages
Futures markets and speculation
Liberalisation and falling prices
The demand for specialty coffees
Coffee and labels

On coffee markets

Some fifty producing countries
Different business models
Importers and roasters
Consumers
Gourmet coffees

COFFEE DRINKS

The roasting industry

Roasting
Blend or pure-origin coffees
Decaffeination
Grinding
Soluble coffee

Coffee brewing

Coffee preparation
High-end coffees
The influence of coffee on health

Tasting coffee

Some definitions
Getting into condition
Words to say it
And now, it's time for the tasting
As an epilogue
Words for coffee
For more information
Credits

Press

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Features

Language(s): French

Publisher: Éditions Quae

Edition: 1st edition

Collection: Beaux livres

Published: 3 october 2024

Reference Hardback book: 02955

Reference eBook [PDF]: 02955NUM

Reference eBook [ePub]: 02955EPB

EAN13 Hardback book: 9782759239252

EAN13 eBook [PDF]: 9782759239269

EAN13 eBook [ePub]: 9782759239276

Interior: Colour

Format (in mm) Hardback book: 215 x 245

Pages count Hardback book: 128

Pages count eBook [PDF]: 128

Weight (in grammes): 700

Onix format

Size: 26.2 MB (PDF), 14.4 MB (ePub)

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