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How to Make the Best Coffee at Home

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The art of brewing the perfect cup at home with Hoffmann's expert guidance on techniques, tools, and general coffee understanding.

James Alexander Hoffmann is an English businessman, author, barista, online influencer and coffee consultant. As the managing director of Square Mile Coffee Roasters, Hoffmann has grown a multi-award-winning coffee roasting company based in East London. He is also the World Barista Champion 2007, having won the UK Barista competition in both 2006 and 2007.

In his latest book, Hoffman demonstrates everything you need to know to make consistently excellent coffee at home, including the basics of brewing for all major equipment (cafetiere, aeropress, stovetop etc), how to grind coffee and what equipment is and isn't worth investing in. Hoffman delves into home roasting and how to understand coffee drinks, from the cortado to latte to the perfect espresso.

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Title: How to Make the Best Coffee At Home
Author: James Hoffmann
Copyright: 2022
Published by: Mitchell Beazley; 1st edition (15 Sept. 2022)

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 17 reviews)

Zoe C. ★★★★★

The espresso chapter alone is worth the price—Hoffmann breaks down pressure and grind size so clearly that my shots went from bitter messes to actually drinkable. The tool recommendations felt practical too, not just gear porn. I've already made three better cups this week than my local shop.

Hannah B. ★★★★★

I’ve read a lot of coffee books, but this one finally explains *why* my pour-over was always slightly bitter, and the chapter on water temperature alone changed my morning routine. Also, the way he breaks down which tools are actually worth buying saved me from a few expensive mistakes. If you’re se

Harper ★★★★★

I’ve read a lot of coffee books, but this one actually breaks down the *why* behind each technique, not just the steps. The section on tools made me realize my grinder was holding me back, and my morning cup is noticeably better now. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep going back to every time you upg