Coffee

Author: Lan Yongqiang
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: For centuries, drinking coffee has become an indispensable part of life for people in Europe and America. China is the homeland of tea, and tea drinking is our tradition. However, as the fashion symbol "Starbucks" chain becomes increasingly deeply rooted, drinking coffee is no longer as pure as it once was in the "Café de Flore" on Montparnasse Boulevard with Hemingway, Picasso, or Joyce. But the innate curiosity about foreign cultures has made coffee carry more than just food-related content in terms of cultural communication. As people pay more attention to the techniques of roasting and brewing coffee, the variety of coffee becomes increasingly diverse, and people's tastes become more and more unique, making coffee an even more expressive beverage that showcases individuality and reflects taste. Today, as a fashionable beverage that can carry emotions and influence mood, coffee has deeply permeated our food culture. This book, with exquisite images and simple language, discusses the history, culture, and etiquette of coffee, as well as its varieties, roasting, recipes, and brewing processes. It also introduces the techniques for making dozens of classic coffee drinks. While admiring each beautiful image, accompanied by detailed instructions, readers will gradually become closer to and more familiar with coffee. By following the book, you can also make a cup of coffee yourself, savor its rich aroma, and appreciate the essence of coffee culture. Sitting alone in a corner, with a cup of bitter coffee, every drop is fragrant, leaving you wanting more. Beyond the philosophy, accompanied by the melody of music, letting your thoughts soar freely, it is indeed a delightful experience. The water in the cup, hot then cold, cool then boiling. The story of coffee continues to unfold.