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James Alexander Hoffmann is an English businessman, author, barista, online influencer and coffee consultant. As the managing director of Square Mile Coffee Roasters, Hoffmann has grown a multi-award-winning coffee roasting company based in East London. He is also the World Barista Champion 2007, having won the UK Barista competition in both 2006 and 2007. 

As Hoffman's first book, The World Atlas of Coffee examines key factors of how coffee is harvested and processed can influence the taste of what we drink. Sharing global methods, techniques and expertise from various coffee producers around the world, Hoffman shares how differences in terroir and roasting methods can affect how coffee is consumed.


Product details:

Title: The World Atlas of Coffee
Author: James Hoffmann
Copyright: 2018
Published by: Mitchell Beazley (4 Oct. 2018)

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 18 reviews)

Mia C. ★★★★★

I’ve read maybe half the chapters so far and the way Hoffmann breaks down growing regions and processing methods has already changed how I brew at home. It’s written for real enthusiasts, not just beginners, and the tasting notes for each country are genuinely useful.

Evelyn ★★★★★

I bought this because I’m trying to get more serious about pour-overs, and the way Hoffmann breaks down the entire supply chain from cherry to cup finally made the flavor notes click for me. The sections on roasting and brewing are detailed without getting pretentious, and I’ve already dialed in a b

Hannah ★★★★★

The chapter on brewing methods alone is worth the price—Hoffmann breaks down extraction like a science without losing the casual reader. I've already tried his pour-over advice twice, and my morning cup has noticeably more depth.