This is a short, entertaining and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of coffee, from the humble origins of the bean in northeast Africa over a millennium ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the world. It is the perfect gift for coffee lovers, including chapters on the rise of the coffeehouse, legal bans on coffee, Brazil's domination of the world coffee trade and the birth of the espresso.

Author: Brian Williams
ISBN: 9780712352307
Type: Hardcover
Pages: 80
Dimensions: 198x130mm
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Published Date: April 2018