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How to make the best coffee at home

Sunday Times bestseller from world-class barista
By James Hoffmann
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How to Make the Best Coffee at Home by James Hoffmann delves into the art and science of brewing excellent coffee. It provides detailed insights on choosing the right beans, brewing techniques, and tips for enhancing flavour, making it an invaluable resource for coffee enthusiasts aiming to elevate their home coffee experience.
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A world-leading coffee expert shows how to make barista-level coffee at home

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We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good?

Coffee guru James Hoffmann runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative and popular kit and coffee reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home, he demonstrates everything you need to know to make consistently excellent coffee at home.

This includes: what kit is worth buying, and what isn't; how to grind coffee; the basics of brewing for all major equipment (cafetiere, Aeropress, stovetop etc.); understanding coffee drinks, from the cortado to latte; the perfect espresso; and taking it to the next level - home roasting.

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How to make the best coffee at home by James Hoffmann is praised for its comprehensive guidance on brewing excellent coffee with a variety of methods. Reviewers appreciate its clear instructions, detailed explanations, and high-quality photography, making it accessible and informative for both beginners and enthusiasts. The book is noted for its engaging style and practical tips, often described as a must-have for coffee lovers looking to improve their at-home coffee experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784727246

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mitchell Beazley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

James Hoffmann is the co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters, a multi-award-winning coffee roasting company based in East London. He is also the World Barista Champion 2007, having won the UK Barista competition in both 2006 and 2007. He has a YouTube channel with 1.9 million subscribers, where he makes videos about anything and everything to do with coffee. He is the author of The World Atlas of Coffee (first edition 2014, second edition 2018) and How to Make the Best Coffee at Home (2022).

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