Coffee books. There are two of them, both by the same author, and we'd recommend them as gifts without hesitation. We absolutely love them. They're perfect for people who view coffee as a serious hobby. Who care about bean quality, water quality, dial in grind size, and so on. In short, we're bringing you gift tips for everyone who enjoys the brewing process itself.
Jonathan Gagné: The Physics of Filter Coffee
The Physics of Filter Coffee by Jonathan Gagné is perhaps the most significant book ever written about brewing filter coffee.
Jonathan Gagné is an astrophysicist and passionate coffee geek. In this book about filter coffee, he takes readers down the rabbit hole and together they emerge in a wonderland. It covers pour-over design, brew optimization, the effect of fines on percolation, the physics of paper filters, and the geometry of various drippers. It's fascinating reading, but that's not all. The best part is that it's educational and practical. Science works in your favor to help you make better coffee.
- 251 pages
- English language
- Buy in the e-shop
Jonathan Gagné: The Physics of Espresso
The book The Physics of Espresso by Jonathan Gagné is the most comprehensive book on modern espresso and our second pick for quality coffee reading. It will captivate anyone who enjoys this beverage and likes to explore the details.
The book reads very well. It includes chapters on water, espresso preparation, grinding, coffee storage, and much more. The author combines scientific studies, his own experiments, and insights from other coffee enthusiasts into one cohesive whole. The result is entertaining, and your espresso will probably start tasting better.
- 196 pages
- English language
- Buy in the e-shop
How about pairing the book with absurdly excellent specialty coffee?