Espresso Books - Learning the art

[CptCaveman]

Hi guys, thanks for putting together such a great site. This happens to be my first post

Im currently learning the art of the pour at a boutique cafe in Sydney, in addition to practicing on a friends commercial machine.

What are some good books to read to get a more thorough understanding of everything espresso and coffee related? Im interested in the whole kit and caboodle including blends, processing, roast, chemistry and its practical application, mastering the pour, etc.

Ive already read the home-barista.com beginners tutorial. That has been fantastic so far.

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

[luca]

Re: Espresso Books - Learning the art

Hi,

I blogged about ten books that might be of interest here: http://pourquality.blogspot.com/2008/12/books-books-and-books.html

Sounds like the one that will be most immediately useful to you is Scott Raos The Professional Baristas Handbook. Instaurators Espresso Quest might be the next thing to get after that.

I have also collected a number of links that might be of interest on the right hand pane of my blog: http://www.pourquality.blogspot.com/

Hope that helps,

Luca

[CptCaveman]

Re: Espresso Books - Learning the art

Thats fantastic, thanks a lot for the help

I liked Scott Raos video on latte art. Very helpful

[Ben_S]

Re: Espresso Books - Learning the art

I have Scotts book.
It is pretty scientific but covers off some of the theory really well and definitly gives some food for thought

[wisie]

Re: Espresso Books - Learning the art

 Instaurators Espresso Quest might be the next thing to get after that.

Another vote for this book.  Very nicely presented and the photographs are just amazing, I even show people with no interest in coffee and theyre always impressed. Definitely worth it.