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The World Atlas of Coffee

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The World Atlas of Coffee

By: James Hoffmann
Narrated by: James Hoffmann
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For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have.


Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed.


Country by country - from Bolivia to Zambia - he then identifies key characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country's output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry.

©2021 James Hoffmann (P)2021 Octopus Publishing Group
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I can certainly see why many people enjoy this author's narration. It is certainly structured in an encyclopedic fashion but it's pretty light fare. It was interesting to learn the history of different producing regions, and it certainly encourages further reading on many of the topics presented. Pretty good overall.

Textbook-like, but pleasant

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I have been a fan of James Hoffman for several years. Shamefully, I hadn’t read this book. (Partly this is due to the fact that we have a Chinese language edition in our home — I always said I’d read it once I learned enough Mandarin.) But now I’ve rectified the situation with this fine audiobook. I learned quite a bit about the countries where my coffee is grown and the producers who grow it.

One concern I have about the book is that some of the information is outdated; I suspect the conditions in some coffee-producing countries have changed. I would also like to see a greater emphasis on the effects of climate change, a topic I know Hoffman cares deeply about.

A great book for lovers of coffee

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It’s james Hoffman, what’s not to like. The man could read a shopping list and it would still be great. As it happens this is much more interesting. I’d love it to be more in depth but it’s still great.

A superb insight into the world of coffee

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an excellent introduction into the world of coffee and coffee producing although I do feel the author's bias against anti-colonialist efforts such as Fair Trade coffee. it is a rather accurate summarization of coffee internationally as an introduction.

an excellent introduction to coffee

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James Hoffmann is the best of the best in the coffee world. His instructional and review videos are incomparable. This isn’t the most absorbing listen, but it’s fun. And he’s an incredible narrator. It’s short and take you into a world where there are few audiobooks. Well done!!

Could listen to James all day

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Great storytelling, great narrator, everything you love about coffee and James Hoffman and more, the perfect pour-over for your ears. ☕️

Amazing!

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Beautifully read. You can tell in his voice he is very passionate about coffee. Loved every second of it.

Amazing

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The author's performance and vocalization made this a great audiobook. Hoffman is very knowledgeable and seems to have a passion that is hard to match.

An interesting and entertaining intro to coffee

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An interesting and informative book but perhaps not best suited to audiobook. The chapters are unnamed so it’s hard to navigate if you are wanting to check back on something in particular. Buy the physical book instead (great coffee table book? Sorry). James’ narration is perfect.

Great content but hard to navigate

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This is one of my top favorite audiobooks! James is incredibly brilliant and I am so happy he narrated his own book too! I could listen to him all day. This book has been a perfect cure for my anxiety on multiple occasions too! I wish I could give 100 stars! Best purchase I've ever made. His extensive knowledge is perfectly laid out in this work of art. He makes everything make clear sense and has deepened my appreciation for coffee and coffee history tremendously! I highly recommend this book!

I ADORE this book!!

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