Spill the Beans - updated edition

Spill the Beans, Global Coffee Culture and Recipes
Authors: Gestalten & Lani Kingston

A world journey in a cup of coffee – discover the rich history, culture, and flavors of coffee worldwide.
• Rediscover coffee through the prism of culture, tradition, and taste
• Featuring recipes, stories, and visual impressions from Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Vietnam, among others
• For coffee lovers, foodies, and avid world travelers

Coffee is more than a morning ritual; it is a global phenomenon, a cultural vehicle, and a source of inspiration. In the coffee table book Spill the Beans, Lani Kingston takes you on a fragrant and colorful journey through coffee-producing countries and cultures worldwide. From coffee's birthplace in Ethiopia to the steep plantations of Vietnam and the coffee houses of Europe: this book reveals how coffee grew over the centuries to become a social and economic icon.

This updated edition is richly illustrated and filled with engaging stories, recipes, historical insights, and surprising facts. Learn how to prepare coffee traditionally, discover unique flavor profiles, and understand why the way we drink coffee says a lot about who we are.

What to expect:

• An in-depth look at global coffee culture and history
• Recipes, anecdotes, and coffee traditions from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Italy, and Vietnam, among others
• Stunning photography capturing the diversity of coffee production and experience
• A must-have for coffee lovers, baristas, foodies, and travel-enthused readers

About the author:

Lani Kingston is an internationally respected food writer, researcher, and consultant specializing in coffee, chocolate, and sustainable food. She holds two master's degrees (Food Studies and Education), a degree in Film & Television, and professional certificates as a barista and pastry chef. Lani lived and worked in various countries for years, where she closely studied local coffee cultures. Spill the Beans is her third book on coffee and pays tribute to the people, traditions, and stories behind the world's favorite beverage.