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Espresso Coffee
The Science of Quality
The most up-to-date, comprehensive, resource of the chemistry and technology of espresso coffee
Andrea Illy (Editor-in-chief), Andrea Illy (Edited by), Rinantonio Viani (Edited by)
9780123703712
Hardback, published 14 December 2004
416 pages
21.6 x 13.8 x 2.7 cm, 0.8 kg
"Overall this book serves as a complete overview not only of espresso coffee but also of coffee in general. With its comprehensive overview of the parameters important to coffee quality and coffee consumption on human health it becomes a good reference book for both food scientists and nutritionists in the field." --FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, 2005 "A vital resource for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of coffee and its production, this book, with its industrial and historical perspectives, manages to combine the delivery of complex scientific data with pure enthusiasm for the product." --CAFE CULTURE, 2005 "…the book’s precision with the details of coffee science is unparalleled. It balances scientific prowess and readability without overwhelming the reader, whether new to the coffee world or a veteran." --FRESH CUP, 2005
Written by leading coffee technology specialists in consultation with some of the world's biggest coffee manufacturers, the second edition of the successful Espresso Coffee will once again comprehensively cover the current status of the chemistry and technology of espresso coffee. It comprehensively covers topics such as agronomy, green coffee processing, roasting/grinding, packaging, percolating and decaffeination techniques. It provides a comprehensive resource for those interested in the fundamental notions of coffee quality; with a point of reference given in the form of a detailed bibliography to provide direction to the wider literature.
1. Quality
2. The Plant
3. The Raw Bean
4. Roasting
5. Grinding
6. Storage and Packaging
7. Percolation
8. The Cup
9. Physiology of Perception
10. Coffee Consumption and Health
Subject Areas: Food & beverage technology [TDCT]
