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Recommended books on espresso and barista techniques

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Link to "Recommended books on espresso and barista techniques"by hartwell on Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:00 pm

I just read Schomer book Espresso Coffee professional Techniques. (Very good book) But what is out there for the Home Barista?

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Link to "Recommended books on espresso and barista techniques"by r-gordon-7 on Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:50 pm

Frankly, though I understand and appreciate the tactile joy of holding and reading a book, it's hard to imagine that there's any book for the home barista that would come anywhere close to containing the wealth of information available right here, whether just browsing or more pointedly using the "search" routine.

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Link to "Recommended books on espresso and barista techniques"by another_jim on Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:42 pm

Schomer's book is about his way of making espresso. He touts this as the only way; and every claim he makes supporting this exclusivity is either false or severely distorted. Scott Rao's book is much more up to date and balanced; and far less redolent of ego.
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Link to "Recommended books on espresso and barista techniques"by eastpresso on Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:47 pm

There have been a lot of positive comments about Scott Rao's book (just ordered a copy myself):

http://www.professionalbaristashandbook.com/scott-rao.html

Luca mentions some more in his blog, take a look here:

http://www.pourquality.blogspot.com/

edit: Good morning Jim :mrgreen: Beat me to it :wink:
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Link to "Recommended books on espresso and barista techniques"by noizy on Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:13 pm

Ordered Scott's book as well. Can't wait to read it.
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Link to "Recommended books on espresso and barista techniques"by caffeinatedjen on Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:05 pm

I asked for the Scott Rao book for x-mas, my husband got me the Amy Sedaris book instead- :evil:
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Link to "Recommended books on espresso and barista techniques"by RapidCoffee on Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:43 pm

Could be worse. He could have gotten you a David Sedaris book instead. :twisted:
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