The Story of Coffee by Isabel Nelson Young is a comprehensive guide to the history, growing, preparation, characteristics, vacuum packing, and brewing of coffee. The book provides a detailed account of the origins of coffee, tracing its roots back to Ethiopia and the Arabian Peninsula. It then covers the spread of coffee cultivation across the world, including its introduction to the Americas and its impact on the global economy.The book also delves into the different varieties of coffee, their growing conditions, and the various methods of processing and roasting coffee beans. It provides a detailed explanation of the characteristics that distinguish different types of coffee, such as flavor, aroma, and acidity.The Story of Coffee also explores the process of preparing coffee for market, including the use of vacuum packing to preserve freshness and flavor. It provides a step-by-step guide to brewing coffee, covering a range of methods from drip coffee makers to French presses.Overall, The Story of Coffee is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of coffee, from its origins to its preparation and consumption. It is an essential read for coffee lovers and anyone interested in the history and culture of this beloved beverage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.