Coffee: Growing, Processing, Sustainable Production

What is coffee? A stimulating hot beverage, a source of income for millions (both rich and poor), a cultural asset, or even the center of a religious philosophy? In this volume, experts from around the world answer all questions about the aromatic bean in 40 chapters, spanning over 600 pages with around 900 outstanding illustrations. Topics such as cultivation, harvesting, processing, storage, and transportation are discussed, along with specific quality characteristics. A data collection and a glossary complement the text. An exceptional, previously unmatched handbook for coffee experts on the market.