Coffee: From Plantation to Cup: A Brief History of Coffee Production and Consumption - Paperback

by Roger Chambers (Introduction by), Francis B. Thurber (Author)

This special edition of 'Coffee: From Plantation to Cup' was written by Francis B. Thurber, and first published in 1884, making it over one-hundred-and-thirty years old. This book is a 450 page tome on the history and culture of coffee, covering everything from its cultivation in various countries, its chemical analysis, to grinding, blending and making coffee. Topics covered include The Plant and Its Culture, Chemical Analysis of Coffee, Preparation of Coffee for Market, Cultivation in India, The Selection of the Coffee Bean, Roasting the Bean, Early History of Coffee, Grinding, Blending and Making Coffee, and much more. A fascinating book and an essential addition to the libraries of all coffee aficionados and connoisseurs, and would make the perfect gift for your favorite Java Junkie. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.