Left Coast Roast takes you on a caffeine-fueled journey from Washington to Oregon to California, showing the impact roasters on the west coast have had at turning a morning cup of coffee into an all day obsession. They have redefined the experience of how Americans caffeinate, as you will see from the 55 key companies highlighted in this book. From the smallest roasters to iconic coffee shops like Starbucks, take the trip down the Pacific coastline as Hanna Neuschwander profiles the different backgrounds, history and styles of her favorite coffee shops.
- highlights iconic companies and rapidly expanding shops that may become just as well known
- profiles contain information on how to visit and order beans for home brewing
- features notes on the different lingo, varieties, roasting basics and how to brew the perfect cup
- great gift for a coffee-obsessed friend or relative Paperbound; 296 pages. Made in America.