"Discover the story of this aromatic drink, from its humble beginnings growing wild on Ethiopian mountainsides t the daunting array of beans available in coffee shops today. And, with the help of award-winning food writer, Hattie Ellis, you'll soon be able to choose with confidence from fragrant Costa Rican beans and chocolatey Guatemalans, and will have all the practical know-how to ensure you get the ultimate freshness and flavor in your cup. Of...

"Richly illustrated and easy to follow, Homebrew Beyond the Basics expertly shows you how to take total control of the beer-making process. Go all-grain and explore the full range of malts and mashing. Dive into new hopping techniques, wild yeasts, temperature and alcohol tolerances, probiotics, mixed-culture fermentation, and various wood-aging methods. Brew a fruit beer or a gluten-free beer, master unusual ingredients, kick the bottles in favor...

"Go on a journey from bean to brew and explore the history of coffee, its production, and how to become an expert barista at home. Are you a coffee lover who wants to learn how to extract the perfect brew? This coffee guide and recipe book is a must-have for anyone looking for information and inspiration to experiment with different beans, methods, and flavors. Inside this go-to guide to all things coffee, you'll discover: The essential coffee brewing...

Tour the fascinating world of beer and brewing with one of the pioneers of the industry

"Strawberry daiquiris. Skinny martinis. Vodka sodas with lime. These are the cocktails that come in sleek-stemmed glasses, bright colors and fruity flavors-these are the Girly Drinks. From the earliest days of civilization, alcohol has been at the center of social rituals and cultures worldwide. But when exactly did drinking become a gendered act? And why have bars long been considered “places for men” when, without women, they might not even...