AndyS Senior Member Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 485 Location: NY
Espresso: Tricked-out Silvia Grinder: Robur, M3, Mazzer Mini Vac Pot: Yama Drip: no, I don't have a Clover... Roaster: PIDed Popper
Posted Mon Feb 11, 2008, 6:20pm Subject: New Coffee Book by Scott Rao
Occasional coffeegeek.com poster Scott Rao has a new book out called The Professional Barista's Handbook. I got my copy today, and I think it will be a very worthy successor to David Schomer's "bible." Lots of practical stuff, and lots of interesting theory and theories. For about the price of that new tamper you were lusting after, this book will improve your espresso a lot more! :-)
(disclosure) I gave Scott some initial feedback on the espresso chapters, but I have no financial stake whatsoever in this book!
Posted Mon Feb 11, 2008, 7:00pm Subject: Re: New Coffee Book by Scott Rao
Great to hear. Esselon Cafe is about 6miles away and it's a nice place. Really like their espresso blend. Just met Richard their Roaster a couple weeks ago. Farmroast
DLatham Senior Member Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 47 Location: Los Angeles Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: Barista Grinder: Rocky Drip: Cone, French Press Roaster: Pumper, Poppery I
Posted Tue Feb 12, 2008, 12:07am Subject: Re: New Coffee Book by Scott Rao
Glad you posted this. Wouldn't have known otherwise.
Esselon Café is in my hometown! It's such a good place that my parents go there...and they only drink Sanka Instant Coffee. I swear to God...thank y'all for helping me break that cycle!
mrwinick Senior Member Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 1 Location: illinois Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Tue Feb 12, 2008, 10:03pm Subject: Re: New Coffee Book by Scott Rao
I've known Scott for a long time. I just finished reading the book and I was absolutely blown away. This book is for people who not only want great espresso, coffee, and tea, but more importantly for people who want to understand exactly what, why, and how it happens. The pictures of what proper espresso should look like made me want a shot immediately. The pictures in the 'milk' chapter were absolutely amazing. I've always known Scott to be a perfectionist. Even when his businesses were running at a level of efficiency that most would die for, all the while producing coffee that set a standard I've never seen equaled, he always was working for improvement. There is no doubt in my mind that he still is. The bottom line is that in this book he has created something important.
MarkPrince Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 4,663 Location: Vancouver Expertise: Professional
Espresso: Frankenstein'ed LM Linea Grinder: Anfim Super Caimano Vac Pot: 1922 Silex Drip: Krups Moka Brew Roaster: Hottop
Posted Wed Feb 13, 2008, 2:35am Subject: Re: New Coffee Book by Scott Rao
I placed an order for two books yesterday; Scott called me, and we talked a bit about the book and how it's worked out. He gives heaps of credit to CG, HB, Andy, lots of people for his "road", and I hope to do something on a future podcast about the book.
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