Throughout the global boom in specialty coffee, world-renowned expert James Hoffmann has chronicled every aspect of the industry on his blog (jimseven.com). This collection of selected pieces explores coffee from every angle: from brewing techniques, to choosing coffee as a career, to the evolution of the business. The Best of Jimseven: 2004 - 2015 is essential reading for anyone who is passionate about coffee.
After watching a load of his videos, I'm really looking forward to his book!
A collection of breezy thoughts on coffee, with a few articles that get more substantial. Hoffmann is smart, curious, and approachable in his prose and he covers making coffee (espresso and brews) before turning his attention to the industry itself.
If I express disappointment it is simply that the majority of the entries never really quite become essays. Compare this to a similar collection, Michael Beruit’s 72 Short Essays on Design, which was also composed of blog posts. There the entries were better honed and edited such that each provoked a strong reaction. This is less visionary, less opinionated, and simply more lightweight. It is still enjoyable but not nearly as memorable.
The book is beautifully produced and printed.
After watching a load of his videos, I'm really looking forward to his book!
A collection of breezy thoughts on coffee, with a few articles that get more substantial. Hoffmann is smart, curious, and approachable in his prose and he covers making coffee (espresso and brews) before turning his attention to the industry itself.
If I express disappointment it is simply that the majority of the entries never really quite become essays. Compare this to a similar collection, Michael Beruit’s 72 Short Essays on Design, which was also composed of blog posts. There the entries were better honed and edited such that each provoked a strong reaction. This is less visionary, less opinionated, and simply more lightweight. It is still enjoyable but not nearly as memorable.
The book is beautifully produced and printed.
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