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12 Best Coffee Books

We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 12 best coffee books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.

Goal: Find the best Coffee books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best coffee books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

12 Best Coffee Books

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1

The World Atlas of Coffee

From Beans to Brewing -- Coffees Explored, Explained and Enjoyed

by James Hoffmann
2

Craft Coffee

A Manual

by Jessica Easto
3

The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee

Growing, Roasting, and Drinking, with Recipes

by Blue Bottle Coffee
4

Brewing Justice

Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability, and Survival

by Daniel Jaffee
5

I Love Coffee!

Over 100 Easy and Delicious Coffee Drinks

by Susan Zimmer
6

The Professional Barista's Handbook

An Expert Guide to Preparing Espresso, Coffee, and Tea

by Scott Rao
7

Onward

How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul

by Howard Schultz

Also recommended by:

Ron Conway, Tom Bilyeu

8

Coffee Art

by Dhan Tamang
9

Coffee Obsession

by Anette Moldvaer
10

Everything but Espresso

by Scott Rao
11

God in a Cup

The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee

by Michaele Weissman
12

Uncommon Grounds

The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World

by Mark Pendergrast

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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