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Beyond Espresso: A Global Journey Through Coffee Culture

Time to elevate your coffee game! ☕✈️ This magical journey through global coffee culture will transform your morning routine into an adventure #CoffeeLover #GlobalCuisine #HomeBarista 

Have you ever wondered what coffee tastes like in the hidden corners of Hong Kong or the cozy cafes of Armenia? "120 Coffee Recipes from Around the World" by Ben Masterley isn't just another coffee recipe book – it's your passport to a worldwide coffee adventure that'll transform your morning brew from mundane to magnificent.

There's something incredibly special about how Masterley weaves his personal coffee journey throughout this cookbook. Starting from those tender moments making his mother's morning coffee to his adventures behind an Italian café counter with his friend Daniele, his passion for coffee culture spills onto every page. What really caught my attention is how he transforms those rich experiences – from being stranded at Incheon Airport discussing coffee machines to exploring Melbourne's vibrant coffee scene – into accessible recipes that anyone can recreate at home.

What sets this cookbook apart is its remarkable breadth of cultural exploration. It's not just about perfecting your latte art or mastering the French press; it's about understanding how coffee serves as a universal language across continents. The recipes range from simple preparations to more complex concoctions, making it perfect for both coffee newcomers and experienced home baristas looking to expand their repertoire.

As someone who's always searching for authentic voices in the culinary world, I found Masterley's approach refreshingly genuine. His decade-long immersion in Italian coffee culture, combined with his adventures across Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and Australia, brings an authenticity to these recipes that you can't fake. Each recipe feels like a story, a memory, a piece of cultural heritage carefully preserved and adapted for your kitchen.

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The beauty of this cookbook lies in its ability to transform your home into a global café, one cup at a time. Whether you're a curious coffee lover, a passionate home barista, or someone who misses the unique coffee experiences from their travels, this book offers a delightful journey through the world's coffee cultures.

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Rating: 4.5/5 loft

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