Gift guide
Coffee Book Gift Guide
Gift picks matched to the kind of coffee person you're shopping for.
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For the serious coffee lover
The Complete World of Coffee
by Keith E. Lyons
A 615-page, one-volume reference in five parts: History, Science, Craft, Culture, and the business of coffee. A good fit for someone who wants to understand coffee from farm to cup.
A 615-page, one-volume reference to the history, science, craft, culture, and business of coffee.
Also available: Reader's Edition paperback on AmazonFor the home barista
The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee
by James Freeman
Step-by-step sourcing, roasting, and brewing techniques with recipes, written by the founder of Blue Bottle Coffee.
For the history buff
The Complete World of Coffee
by Keith E. Lyons
Its History part traces coffee from its origins through its spread around the world, and the book was written as the modern successor to William H. Ukers' 1935 classic, All About Coffee.
A signed copy for a special gift
The Complete World of Coffee: Limited Signed Edition
by Keith E. Lyons
Signed by the author, with gold foiling. Only 200 copies were produced, and it is sold only on this site.
Limited Signed Edition $75Frequently asked questions
What is the most comprehensive book about coffee?
The Complete World of Coffee by Keith E. Lyons is a comprehensive one-volume coffee reference. It runs 615 pages in five parts: History, Science, Craft, Culture, and the business of coffee.
How many pages is The Complete World of Coffee?
615 pages.
Is there a signed edition?
Yes. The Limited Signed Edition of The Complete World of Coffee is limited to 200 copies and is sold only at keithlyons.org.
Where can I buy The Complete World of Coffee?
The Standard Edition and the Limited Signed Edition are sold at keithlyons.org. The Reader's Edition paperback is available on Amazon. Reader's Edition on Amazon.
Who wrote The Complete World of Coffee?
Keith E. Lyons, a clinical social worker and U.S. veteran based in San Diego, California, wrote The Complete World of Coffee. It is published by Lyons Den Publishing.