The Coffee Book (edition 1998)

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Delectable coffee recipes, and not just the liquid variety, abound in this delightful volume. Choose from among hot and cold coffee drinks (many of them the alcoholic variety, like Coffee Punch a la Russe, Cafe Brulot, or Spanish-style Iced Coffee) coffee cakes, pies, soufflés and ice creams, to come up with your favorite caffeinated concoction. Even non-coffee drinkers will be unable to resist the Coffee and Chocolate Chip Shortbreads, with a mere 2 teaspoons of freeze-dried instant coffee granules. While flipping through the pages, filled with beautiful color photographs, you can almost experience the olfactory sensation of freshly ground coffee beans.

The book begins with a brief history of coffee, including various locations where it's grown and the type of coffee produced in each region. You'll find out how best to store, brew and serve fresh coffee. After perusing this caffeine lovers dream, you'll never settle for a plain old cup 'o joe again.