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| 1. | now it is 3 degrees of separation not 6 |
| (Seattle, WA) September 21, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Everything we do, everything we buy has an impact far around the world.
This is an excellent study of these links through an in depth review of
the coffee industry. Pendergrast has researched the significant
political,... read full review |
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| 2. | Serves up a rich blend of history. |
| (USA) July 29, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| A discovery made in an Ethiopian rainforest centuries ago no commodity such
as coffee has brewed up a rich and troubled history. Over the years, the
beverage has fomented revolution, spurred deforestation, enriched... read full review |
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| 3. | If you have to find the ONE book that covers Coffee.. |
| (Anaheim, CA USA) February 3, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Pendergrast has it covered here in Uncommon Grounds.. From Kaldi to Peet's
and Starbucks.. He manages to give you the complete historical perspective
of coffee from when it was first grown in Africa and South America... read full review |
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| 4. | Congratulations |
| (Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico) December 21, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I live in Mexico, and grow coffee, and I have to say that this is an
excellent book about the general history of coffee, it describes in an
quite accurate manner the reality of coffee, its growers, exporters,
brokers,... read full review |
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| 5. | Just as good as the book on Coca-Cola! |
| (Chiang Mai, T. Suthep, A. Muang Thailand) July 14, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I loved this man's history of Coca-Cola, and his book on coffee is every
bit as good. At least I learned one hard fact: coffee beans come in two
types -- Arabica and Robusta. The good-tasting ones are the Arabica... read full review |
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| 6. | Everything you wanted to know--and More!! |
| (Irvine, California United States) August 25, 1999 - 5.0/5 stars |
| From a confirmed "Coffee Afficionada:" Thoroughly researched
and well organized. There are even illustrations! If you drink coffee
(even decaff) you'll want to read this book.I've enjoyed the taste of
coffee since I was a little child, thanks to my Mom. |
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| 7. | A definitive history & a great read |
| (central New Jersey) February 11, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Sometimes I'm unsure how I've managed it, but I've gotten through more than
three decades of life without once having tasted coffee. Mocha, sure, but
never the stuff itself. It's particularly surprising considering that ... read full review |
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| 8. | Not a "caffe latte" history |
| (Miami, Florida) March 24, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| If you are looking for something light that offers some tips for tasters or
a cultural history on some of the exotic places that coffee is grown, or
even an appropriate book for your coffee table, I suggest... read full review |
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| 9. | One of those Special books that broadens your perspective! |
| (elkton, md USA) January 15, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I first heard about this book in a review on the Arts&Letters Daily
website and couldn't agree more that this is a fabulous book. Mark
Pendergast presents everything you never knew about coffee but didn't know
existed,... read full review |
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| 10. | A fun read. |
| (Clinton Twp, MI United States) December 9, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This informative book is truly a joy to read, and any coffee drinker
(serious coffee drinker, anyways) would benefit from this work. It offers
an enlightening insight into the incredible coffee economy and outlines... read full review |
