But First, Coffee

These days, enjoying high-quality coffee drinks at cafes around the world is easier than ever. But for many coffee lovers, becoming a home barista is the ultimate quest. In this book, Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen, cofounders of Sprudge, the world's most popular coffee website, show you the many ways to enjoy coffee at home.

You'll find detailed instruction on countertop brewing methods like Chemex and French press, as well as recipes that use coffee in cocktails and original drinks that use coffee as an ingredient, including milkshakes, floats, syrups, and teas. Whether you use an automatic coffee maker or a fancy La Marzocco espresso machine, this book will build your coffee-crafting knowledge and give you the information and confidence you need to create the home coffee experience that's right for you.