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Espresso Coffee

The Science of Quality

Andrea Illy editor Rinantonio Viani editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Published:14th Dec '04

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The most up-to-date, comprehensive, resource of the chemistry and technology of espresso coffee

Written by leading coffee technology specialists in consultation with some of the world's biggest coffee manufacturers. This book comprehensively covers topics such as agronomy, green coffee processing, roasting/grinding, packaging, percolating and decaffeination techniques.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.

"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

ISBN: 9780123703712

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 800g

416 pages

2nd edition