Everything you want to know
- History of coffee and its use: Ethiopia, Islamic world up to the worldwide spread of the product
- The Plant: species and varietals: from Caturra to Blue Mountain, from Typica to Castillo
- Differences between Arabica and Robusta: production, market, and results in the cup
- Fruit harvesting and processing techniques: manual or mechanical selection, washed or natural
- Roasting, blending, and packaging: from the differences in the roasting color to the different kinds of blends
- The Espresso Machine: development and different technologies
- Extraction of an Espresso Coffee: grinding, weight, pressing, and extraction times
- Introduction to Professional Tasting: balance between acid and bitterness, body, aftertaste, and aromatic sensations.
- Other Extraction Systems in Brewing: Infusions and Percolations
- The world of Specialty Coffee: a branch of the industry that promotes coffee with unique characteristics by aiming for the highest product quality