Coffee Dictionary

An A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about coffee.

Coffee is more popular than ever before – and more complex.The Coffee Dictionaryis the coffee drinker’s guide to the dizzying array of terms and techniques, equipment and varieties that go into creating the perfect cup. Covering anything from country of origin, variety of bean and growing and harvesting techniques to roasting methods, brewing equipment, tasting notes, and – of course – the many different coffee-based drinks.

With more than 175 entries on everything from sourcing, growing and harvesting, to roasting, grinding and brewing, champion barista and coffee expert Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood explains the key factors that impact the taste of your drink.