From Seed to Cup & Beyond

From Seed to Cup & Beyond is a comprehensive guide to everything coffee. As stated, this book will lead you on a journey alongside one of the most popular beverages to ever touch the lips and lives of humanity. Presented in this book is every step in the life of the coffee bean from germination, to cultivation, to sorting and grading, cupping and finally distribution. Highlighted are the different coffee varietals, and a scientific breakdown of what gives each cup its unique flavor profile. We will dive into the different processes the seeds go through prior to roasting, as well as touching on a vast majority of the common terminology and varietals. This book is designed to be a quick reference for the modern barista or coffee enthusiast. Written by Donald Morrison, a twenty year veteran in the coffee industry, no expense has been spared to bring you everything you need to know to take that next step into growing your knowledge of coffee.Enjoy, and stay caffeinated my friends!