A very worthwhile read. Pretty much lays out best practice for most styles of coffee and I gained a lot of useful insights for both espresso and pour over.

I think this would make an excellent addition to your coffee library or a great gift to anyone that is new to coffee or who wants to explore a different style of coffee or indeed for those who are open to having their current methods either challenged or confirmed. This is an easy read written in a very conversational style.

Highly recommended.

I’m asking Santa for this one as he was kind enough to bring me his first book last Christmas and I have been a very good boy😊

    The in-laws just bought me this for my Birthday and I agree it’s a lovely book, I learned a few things!

    Hoffman has a nice way of explaining stuff in an enjoyable way.

    I like his honesty around the extent of bean preservation, effectively saying he thinks there’s a point of diminishing returns after a certain effort level.

    Thanks! Guess I have no choice but to get it now

    Pompeyexile

    My Stud Mistress has a Tshirt printed with : Dear Santa, define good.
    😆