Review by d-money for The Art and Craft of Coffee: An Enthusiast’s Guide to Selecting, Roasting, and Brewing Exquisite Coffee
Rating:
This book is a welcome addition to your bookshelf (or, hey, it’s a great start to a bookshelf!). Mr. Sinnott’s knowledge drips through the pages, but never takes the audience for granted. Nothing is “dumbed down” for readers, but nothing is too complicated for those with the, pardon the expression, “layman’s knowledge” of the beverage. The recipes are a welcome addition, as well, as they are not complicated and allow those willing to put in a little work the opportunity to save a lot of money on fancy coffee drinks.

I liked how this was not just a coffee history, coffee selection or roasting guide, recipe book, or brewing explanation guide, but everything nicely wrapped into one. The further reading references in the back add a personal touch from the coffee-man himself.

This book is short and sweet, yet not devoid of the narrative subtlety and richness of knowledge. Almost sounds like a shot of espresso.