All Things Coffee: History, Culture & Recipes (Hardcover)

A good cup can get you interested in coffee. The stories around it can keep you interested long after the cup is empty. All Things Coffee by Farnaz Calafi is a 68-page hardcover collection of writings about coffee's history, culture, health, and social justice, with fun facts and recipes mixed in.

This is for the reader who enjoys looking beyond the brewing routine. Rather than focusing only on how to make coffee, it explores the world around the drink and gives you a few more things to think about while you enjoy it.

What this coffee book explores

• History: Writings about coffee's past that add context to an everyday cup.
• Culture: A look at coffee as more than a beverage, with a place in people's lives and routines.
• Health: Discussion of coffee and health as one of the book's subjects.
• Social justice: Perspectives on the people and issues connected to coffee.
• Fun facts and recipes: Something to discover on the page and ideas to explore in the kitchen.

Who is All Things Coffee for?

This is a good fit for curious coffee drinkers who like the story behind what they buy and brew. If your interest in coffee has grown beyond finding a favorite roast, this collection offers a different way to spend time with the subject.

It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys coffee books but isn't necessarily looking for another technical brewing guide. At 68 pages, it's a short collection rather than a comprehensive reference volume.

A book for your next coffee break

Keep it near your favorite reading spot and pick it up when you have a little time to slow down. Read a piece, consider a perspective, or choose a recipe that interests you. You don't have to turn every coffee break into a lesson to enjoy learning something along the way.

The appeal here is variety: history and culture alongside bigger questions, with facts and recipes to change the pace. Choose it for that mix rather than expecting a step-by-step equipment manual.

Book details

• Title: All Things Coffee
• Author: Farnaz Calafi
• Format: Hardcover
• Length: 68 pages
• Published: September 15, 2020
• Dimensions: 8.5 × 8.5 × 0.25 inches

For someone who likes a little conversation with their coffee, this gives you more than what's in the mug.