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Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World
Mark Pendergrast

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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. The Robustas are vastly inferior, but are more robust plants. One commonly recurring theme then, is coffee merchants trying to sell as much Robusta as possible -- at Arabica prices!

Instant coffee is a great refuge for Robusta beans, and so is espresso.

Fascinating stuff. Highly recommended!

I can't wait for his book on tea (hint hint).

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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

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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Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World
Mark Pendergrast


	The New York Times Book Review, Betty Fussell
	With wit and humor, Pendergrast has served up a rich blend of anecdote, character study, market analysis and social history.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

	From Scientific American
	Coffee, one learns in this scholarly and entertaining book, was the subject of an early skirmish in the struggle for women's rights. In 1674, when coffeehouses were the rage in London but admitted only men, a pamphlet... read full editorial

	Washington Monthly, Oct. 1999
	"Uncommon Grounds is not only a good read but a vital one...for responsible coffee drinker[s]." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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