An invaluable resource to all who are interested in expanding their knowledge and appreciation for a good cup of coffee. Includes an interesting section on coffee growing regions and an overview of coffee names to help you understand the often confusing array of coffee names on the market. With those basics out of the way, the book devotes most of its pages to the practical knowledge needed to achieve the best cup: tasting, roasting, grinding, and brewing it. A wide range of coffee brewing methods are covered and the underlying fundamentals of a good brew are discussed. A must have book for those who are very serious about top quality coffee. By Kenneth Davids, 279 pages.