The simple art and tradition of brewing the perfect cup—at home.
Whether it’s a morning drip or an evening espresso martini, amazing coffee is an artform. The Coffee Recipe Book is your guide to understanding how everything comes together for an artisanal coffee drink.
With 50 different recipes ranging from classic cappuccino to specialty lattes, there’s a delicious option for everyone. Easily match the expertise of your favorite cafe, with the perfect mix of the techniques and tools needed to give your daily grind a good home.
The Coffee Recipe Book
Day to night—Coffee isn’t just for morning anymore with drinks like Coconut Coffee Smoothie and Coffee Old-Fashioned.Use your bean—A complete guide to coffee beans will help you select the right roast for every brew.In the details—Understand how components like water, bean style, and serving method all mix into the perfect pour.Brew up the perfect coffee drink just like a barista—in the comfort of your own home.
About Daniel: Daniel Lancaster is the founder of Coffee Made Better where he utilized his various experiences as a barista and cafe manager to write numerous articles on coffee culture, science, trends and coffee brewing techniques that have been read and shared by hundreds of thousands.
Daniel has also contributed numerous articles to Perfect Daily Grind, and has written a book titled, The Coffee Recipe Book that has been read by coffee curious people all over the world.
Building off of his years of experience working & writing in the coffee industry, Daniel now roasts coffee for his friends, neighbors, and fellow humans around the world through Short Sleeves Coffee Co. as well.
If you're a coffee lover, this book is for you. If you are not, why???
Love this book, but it lands on my average read so I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️. It's not the stars its the book. Hoping everyone could follow the recipes it provided, appreciate the history it teaches and the simple smile that it will provide when you smell the aroma of coffee.☕️☕️☕️.
The Coffee Recipe Book is way more than just a recipe book. It includes information about different coffee roasts, coffee history, and different ways to brew coffee as well some great recipes. If you are a coffee lover, you will enjoy this book and the recipes.
I received a free copy of this book from Callisto Media via Netgalley. My opinions are my own.
Illustrated with cute little drawings of coffee beans, honey, spice leaves, and cozy coffee cups, this book has recipes for 50 different types of coffee and espresso.
It begins with an explanation of types of roast, and types of filters and grinders and brewing machines, with advice on choosing your tools and equipment. There are chapters for basic coffee recipes like cafe au lait, and more complex drinks like espressos and lattes, even including cold coffee drinks, frappes, and milkshakes. (There is also a chapter for alcoholic coffee drinks that I am choosing to ignore.)
With delicious ingredients like caramel, honey, lavender, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, vanilla, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and of course steamed milk, these recipes will delight any coffee drinker!
This book goes way beyond your regular cream and sugar, and introduces a beautiful new world of making your own coffee at home. There is even a recipe for making your own pumpkin spice latte with real pumpkin puree!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
When I say this book “saved my life”, I’m not exaggerating. Okay, yes I am. But the point is, this coffee book is so much more than just generic recipes that you can screw up in the privacy of your own home (that’s how EVERY coffee recipe has gone for me lately…hence why Starbucks is still making money from me).
The Coffee Recipe Book TEACHES you how to make a dang good cup of coffee. I learned SO much in reading all of the information included in the first half of the book. The author uses his experience as a barista, and FABULOUS sense of humor, to tell you how to use coffee tools, WHY you use them that way, and he shares his own personal tips and preferences. There are also various coffee facts sprinkled throughout the book too.
I’ve tried a couple of recipes and they turned out JUST LIKE I WOULD HAVE ORDERED THEM. My sister and I made a Red Eye and a Maple Latte (my personal favorite) and we were very happy with how they turned out. I can’t wait to try more! AND THE COFFEE COCKTAILS AND COFFEE MARTINIS?!?! Hello. Gonna be trying those very, very soon *winks*.
The author is honest with you up front with how long the recipes take so you can prepare for that ahead of time and he tells you to freestyle with your own tastes and preferences as you learn how to make more and more coffee.
So, in conclusion, I give The Coffee Recipe Book a very solid 5 out of 5 stars and a high five because my bank account is going to be grateful that I’m not buying as much as coffee. I definitely recommend it!
I received this book from Amazon for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are entirely my own.
Do you want to be the coffee equivalent of a sommelier? Can you taste the difference in flavor notes between java and sumatra? Do you own an espresso maker? Then this is the book for you.
For the more pedestrian among us, it might be overkill. Or something we'd want to YouTube. But for the diehard coffee-holic, it would make a great gift.
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC for the purpose of an unbiased review.
This was my election day reading material of choice. :) It's a cute and short book that starts with a basic primer on different types of coffee and brewing methods and then moves on to 50 various recipes, most of which require espresso. It's pretty basic, but I found quite a few recipes I'm really looking forward to trying. They look easy and delicious and that's all I wanted from this book.
Great recipes to make at home that don't rely on sugar syrups. Well rounded collection, from simple espressos and cappuccinos to flavored lattes and frappes. An excellent book for an at-home wannabe barista! I like his sense of humor and straight forward but down to earth writing style. I sampled a lot of coffee books and even bought another, in addition to this one. But this will be the one I work through, practicing every recipe. Thank you!
I search book of coffee for beginners and finally I found this book. This book is so detail and fit for beginners. I really love this book. make me save my money for coffee. 🥰
This had amazing history, well thought organization, and some amazing recipes that I as a barista at a popular corporate coffee shop never even realized you could make at home! I've already tried two recipes and I'm so excited for more.
great read for recipe, simple, and short recommendation of recipe. the missing thing is a picture, there is a conversion table for those outside the US not using imperial units like me. thanks
I’m amazed at how much helpful information is packed in between these yummy recipes I want to try. The author didn’t always like coffee He talks about how he grew to love it and how he got creative with it. The information about coffee beans, and why they taste different and where they come from is interesting and helpful. I also appreciated him sharing about different grinders for the coffee beans Fun fact, “when the cells inside the coffee beans are exposed to air, the volatile aromas react and oxidize. The oxidation results in a 60% loss of aroma and flavor within 15 minutes of being ground.” That’s fast! Who knew?
I found the brief timeline history of coffee interesting. I liked how the author broke down the different coffee brewers and what you can expect from each and the steps needed to get the best brew at home. I found the flavor chart that tells you what you can expect in flavor from coffee beans grown in different countries helpful. Coffee drinks are broken down into Coffee-based drinks which include Café au late, cold brew, bulletproof coffee and more. From there he moves on to Classic espresso drinks, like cappuccino, Macchiato, Americano etc, Then on to my favorites flavored Lattes, Vanilla Latte, Carmel Latte, Pumpkin Spice Latte. I found lots of drinks my family would like in the frozen Drinks and Milkshakes section such as Mocha Frappe, Mint Chocolate Chip Frappe, Salted Caramel Frappe, S’mores Espresso Milkshake and many more. The last section is Coffee Cocktails with drinks like Irish Coffee, Espresso Martini, Bourbon Cold Brew, and Nutty Irishman.
The book ends with a helpful resource section and references. There are no colorful pictures in this book. Most of the recipes are for one serving, occasionally there is one for two. I’m looking forward to trying many of these recipes during this holiday season.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Right now, we aren’t able to go to our local coffee shop and order our favorite coffee drink. But, the recipes included in this book will help you make some of your favorite drinks easily at home.
Whether you like your coffee right away in the morning, in the afternoon with a cookie, on ice, or jazzed up with some alcohol, there is a recipe for you.
The book begins with the basics of coffee including the various types of coffee beans, how to grind your beans, the various filters and coffee makers to try, and of course, the varieties of milk and creamers to add to your coffee. There is also a brief history of coffee that begins in 850 CE through the present day.
The author then takes you through making the best brew including how to choose the right beans, the water temperature, and the water quality. Once you have the basics you can then move forward to finding your favorite cup of coffee. The categories include Coffee-Based Drinks, Classic Espresso Drinks, Flavored Lattes, Frozen drinks and Milkshakes, and Coffee Cocktails.
I marked several recipes that I wanted to try making at home. We have both a Keurig coffee machine as well as a regular coffee pot. Another tool I found necessary for a number of these recipes is a milk frother.
I loved making vanilla lattes and caramel lattes and found them to be just as good as the ones I would get at my favorite coffee shop. I also love to order Frappes, especially in the summer and the recipes for these seem very doable. I was already familiar with a White Russian, but I’m anxious to try the Brazilian Iced Coffee soon. You can become your own barista at home and have fun trying all kinds of new ways to get your coffee fix easily with this cookbook.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re looking for a book on how to make homemade coffee drinks and therefore saving yourself the extra money, instead of spending it on overpriced drinks at coffee shops... then this is your book! This book initially caught my eye because I loved the illustration on the cover and I’m a HUGE coffee drinker. I love how it’s much more then just a cookbook by any means. The author begins by writing out a detailed history of how coffee got its hype over the years and how it started, the instruments of making coffee, what types of coffee produce which aroma/flavor and where they are imported from, the elements of coffee, the importance of the type of water you use to make the coffee, how the cup you choose can effect how your coffee taste, the effect of buying pre-grinder beans or if you choose to grind them yourself, and so much more. I would have never known that there was so much that went into making a simple cup of coffee!! The author after giving you the background knowledge to exceed in making yourself the perfect cup, then explores various coffee types that you can make yourself at home which simple ingredients. Whether your into lattes, the trending cold brew, Bulletproof coffee, espresso, frappes, etc. there are tons of recipes for one to try. Thank you to @Netgalley for letting me read the book and write an honest review.
Every morning I look forward to my cup of coffee. I sip it as I take some time to read a novel and find this to be an excellent way to start a day.
If you would like to have a coffee drink that is a bit fancier, this book contains 50 recipes for just that. One caveat, a number of them seem to depend on having an espresso maker. That said, there are some great looking drinks here including Cafe au Lait, Cold Brew, Scandinavian Coffee, Flat White, Cubano, a number of flavored lattes and frozen drinks like a mocha frappe or an affogato. The book concludes with some coffee cocktail recipes.
In addition to the recipes this title has information on the different coffee roasts, types of grinders for beans, filters, coffee history, coffee makers and more.
If coffee is you thing, you might want to give this title a look.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
Oh man, if you’re as big on caffeine as I am (I can’t live without the stuff) then you NEED this book. I love coffee, but I’m a noob when it comes to the finer points of coffee – like how to grind it, and brew it properly and all that stuff, mostly I just drink it and call it good, because I need the sweet, sweet caffeine. But if you want to get into the nitty gritty, and become a full-on coffee snob, this book is a complete 101 course on how to grind your beans, how to tell one roast from another, what flavors you can find from what region, the best ways to brew what sort of grounds, etc. etc. Plus, recipes! So many recipes for delicious sounding drinks that’ll cost you 6 bucks when you buy them from the fancy-schmancy café downtown, but likely will only cost you only 50 cents to make yourself. So if you love coffee, but aren’t a total snob, then you should give this book a look-see. Also, there’s a vanilla frappe recipe in here that sounds amazing.
This was a really neat idea for a book - basically a primer on all things coffee. How to make it, the history of it, recipes for many different variations from around the world... Most of them require an espresso maker, which I don't have, so I was only able to mark a few recipes to try. But I do like that it introduces many different ways that coffee is made in different countries and cultures. The book has some illustrations but no photos - I would have liked some photos of international coffees to see what they're served in, how they are presented, etc. Overall, I think it would be fun for someone who really enjoys coffee (and owns a fancy coffee maker) to go through and try all the different recipes.
{ Thank you to Callisto Publisher's Club and Rockridge Press for providing me with a review copy. My reviews are honest and my opinions are my own; your reading experience may vary, so give it a read and see what you think. :) }
What did I like about the book? I liked that is compact, cute and has great recipes. There are 50 coffee and espresso drinks that you can save money on because you can make it at home! There are recipes that can be consumed day or night! It does not matter if you want to use beans or already ground up grounds. Beans are the best way to go but if you don't have time to ground up your coffee, just make sure that your grounds are fresh!
You can make coffee-based drinks, classic espresso drinks, flavored lattes, frozen drinks, and milkshakes and if you are daring, coffee cocktails! All in a little book with 50 recipes! I am a coffee drinker and love a different drink in the evening. I have a latte machine and can froth milk so I love the recipes in this book and can't wait to try them.
If like me you love a variety, then get this little book that can be kept next to the coffee pot!
I received this book through the Amazon Vine program in exchange for an honest review.
This is a small guide to making coffee drinks. Most of the recipes are pretty straight forward and aren't things that you can't already find on the internet. Some of the recipes are also different from what are traditionally used (such as the Irish coffee recipe in this book), but the author does make an effort to note on a few recipes how to modify them to be more like Starbucks drinks.
There aren't pictures of the finished drinks, which is kind of a bummer, and most recipes listed don't have more than 3 or 4 ingredients. There is also a conversion guide and a guide to making coffee.
If you're the kind of person that weighs your beans in grams than this may be more for you.
The Coffee Recipe Book by Daniel Lancaster is a great references for anyone who enjoys coffee. I found this book very easy to understand. The information on coffee types and coffee makers really helps to understand how to makes the best coffee at home. My favorite part was the recipes for flavored coffee, both hot and cold. I love iced or blended mochas, now I can make them. The book also includes coffee alcohol drinks too. I highly recommend this enjoyable book. I reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and the publisher. Thank you.
The Coffee Recipe Book by Daniel Lancaster Just knowing it was about Coffee along with coffee recipes was enough for a must have/read for me. This went over the different types of coffee giving great details. Then it lead you into some great recipes. There were Dirty Chai Latte, Mint Chocolate Chip Frappe, Iced Coffee Protein Shake, White Russians and many many more recipes! Loved this book.
So I was once in my life a coffee master at a major coffee chain, and I learned some new things in this book. Some of these things sound delightful, and some a little gross. But even the gross ones will be fun conversations starters. Glad I got this one.
This is such a useful book and I learned a lot of things I didn’t know about coffee and the process of making it. I realized why I’m not satisfied with the types of coffee makers I have and the kind I should make for what I prefer!
I appreciated the simple breakdown of some of my favorite coffee shop drinks, but I was hoping for more of an at-home approach without the additional appliances needed.