<p>I recommend Hoffman's "<strong>The World Atlas of Coffee</strong>." 
 He gives you history, tells you about different methods of brewing, roasting, and teaches about growing and processing as well.  A very well rounded introduction.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.theworldatlasofcoffee.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The World Atlas of Coffee </a></p>

<p>So far as a book focussed more on brewing, I recommend Rao's "<strong>The Professional Barista's Handbook</strong>."  His blog (also linked below) is also a tremendous source.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.scottrao.com/the-professional-baristas-handbook-1/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Professional Barista's Handbook</a></p>

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<p>I really want to learn more about coffee, but I think the web is too large and therefore confusing. So I have decided to start with a good book. Which books (preferably below 20 USD) can you recommend? Just a good and informative beginner guide to espresso and coffee in general?</p>

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Hi @JohanL, could you please take a look at https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/2772/which-books-do-you-recommend-to-read-for-people-who-are-interested-in-coffee ? A slightly different but in essence the same question. You can always search keywords in the search box.
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Book recommendation: a guide about coffee to a beginner?
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# Book recommendation: a guide about coffee to a beginner?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-09-06)

I really want to learn more about coffee, but I think the web is too large and therefore confusing. So I have decided to start with a good book. Which books (preferably below 20 USD) can you recommend? Just a good and informative beginner guide to espresso and coffee in general?

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> **username_1**: Hi @username_0, could you please take a look at https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/2772/which-books-do-you-recommend-to-read-for-people-who-are-interested-in-coffee ? A slightly different but in essence the same question. You can always search keywords in the search box.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2018-09-11. Score: 1

I recommend Hoffman's "**The World Atlas of Coffee**."
He gives you history, tells you about different methods of brewing, roasting, and teaches about growing and processing as well. A very well rounded introduction.

[The World Atlas of Coffee](http://www.theworldatlasofcoffee.com/)

So far as a book focussed more on brewing, I recommend Rao's "**The Professional Barista's Handbook**." His blog (also linked below) is also a tremendous source.

[The Professional Barista's Handbook](https://www.scottrao.com/the-professional-baristas-handbook-1/)


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