The East India Company book of coffee - Antony Wild

Coffee and tea are two of the world's most popular beverages, but they are so much a part of daily life that people tend to take them for granted. As with wine, there are everyday, mass-produced coffees and teas, and rare and expensive ones.;This guide takes the reader behind the scenes to relate the story and colourful history of coffee - where it comes from, how they are produced, the true origins of famous blends, the many different ways of drinking coffee and the best of the brews.;This book should be of interest to both the casual reader and the dedicated gourmet, and inform with unusual anecdotes and illustrations. The East India Company played a vital role in the development of coffee-drinking in Europe and America, and the author's long association with the trade gives the book a unique perspective. It is for anyone interested in coffee, whether they drink it without a thought, or go to the lengths of blending their own coffee beans or buying speciality blends. Anthony Wild is the author of the "East India Book of Tea".