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    Spill the Beans - Global Coffee Culture and Recipes by Lani Kingston
    How Coffee Became One of the World’s Favorite Drinks. Discover all about it in Spill the Beans by gestalten and Lani Kingston
    Epitomizing Japanese aesthetics when it comes to design, many Japanese cafés and kiosks are as highly stylized as their coffee paraphernalia—lean, pared-back interiors boast stark geometry and monochrome finishes. Discover more about Japanese coffee houses in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston.
    Regardless of the authenticity of this story, coffee did catch on in Italy fairly quickly, with the first caffetteria (coffeehouse) opening in Venice in the mid- 1600s. The coffeehouses of Turkey and the Arabian Peninsula were thus adopted and adapted into the West. These hubs of socialization, merriment, and liberalization spread across other European countries in quick succession.
    Italy is the home of espresso, the world-changing coffee. Discover more about coffee recipes in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston and gestalten.
    Using the affordable stovetop espresso maker, known as the macchinetta, moka pot, greca, or cafetera is a simple way to brew something close to a caffè espresso at home. It is a very common way of preparing coffee in Italy, Spain, France, and Latin America. Discover everything about Caffè con la moka in Spill The Beans.
    In Japan, sweet coffee jelly became a popular coffee-shop food from the Taishō era, when Western food and culture were in vogue. It is modeled after the set jellies of Europe, and Japan’s obsession with coffee jelly continues to this day. You can find it cubed and added to iced coffee or served in a parfait with whipped cream and red bean jam. Discover more coffee recipes in Spill The Beans by gestalten and Lani Kingston.
    The Nordic countries, or Nordics, are a geographic and cultural region encompassing a significant area of northern Europe. Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, and the Faroe Islands are all Nordic countries, and their residents consume a remark- able amount of coffee—particularly the indigenous Sámi people, who inhabit Sápmi in the far north of the region.
    Bajigur is a coconut milk-based drink, native to the Sundanese people of West Java. It was traditionally sold by hawkers carrying a long bamboo pole with a container hanging from each side—one filled with hot bajigur, the other with boiled fruits, beans, and nuts to be eaten alongside. You can fin this coffee recipe in Spill The Beans by gestalten and Lani Kingston
    1888, Tokyo: Japan’s first kissaten (traditional coffeehouse) opened. Over the following century, kissaten dedicated to specialized brewing would win Japan an international reputation for quality coffee. Japan is at the forefront of quality and innovation in coffee-brewing equipment. Hario and Kalita are just two Japanese manufacturers that are renowned by baristas internationally.
    Early 1900s, Mexican Revolution: women called soldaderas or adelitas took on a range of active and support roles in the Mexican army. Some ran camp kitchens, brewing pots of café de olla to fuel the soldiers on the front line. Read more about Mexican coffee culture in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston
    This warming blend of alcohol and coffee is the perfect antidote to a cold Arctic winter. It’s said to be representative of all parts of Greenland: whisky for the rough side, coffee liqueur for the feminine, delicate side, and orange brandy liqueur set alight and poured in a sparkling stream onto the snowy whipped cream, representing the northern lights. Discover the recipe for Greenlandic Coffee in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston.
    Mid-1900s, Seoul: coffee and teahouses called dabangs (다방) proliferated as cultural meeting places after decades of colonial occupation, war, and unrest. Their growth was aided by U.S. military rations of instant coffee, which helped the dabangs to serve coffee without any specialized equipment. Discover everything about Korean coffee culture in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston
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    Spill The Beans

    Global coffee culture and recipes

    A caffeinated tour that unveils the richness of coffee culture, the history of beans, stories, and recipes from around the world.

    £35.00 Price incl. VAT

    Coffee is the world’s cup. Over 2.25 billion are brewed, sipped, and savored daily. A loyal companion and energetic facilitator of every day, coffee has sprouted an entire cafe culture and a booming industry. While the caffeine fix is hard to ignore, this beloved hot drink holds a rich and diverse history that sinks deeper than the bottom of the cup.

    Spill the Beans takes the reader on a journey through Ethiopia, Guatemala, Vietnam, and many other countries in between, exploring the myriad ways in which coffee is produced, traded, and enjoyed. Hipster baristas may be dreaming up the next seasonal latte at this very moment, but the story of how the humble bean became a global icon is ingrained in history. An essential title for armchair travelers, curious foodies, and cafe-hoppers alike, this java journey demonstrates that there’s a vast world of coffee beyond the ubiquitous flat white. This book is an ‘extra hot’ commodity, maybe it is time to sample it?

    English Food & Beverages
    Authors: Lani Kingston
    Release date: February 2022
    Format: 21 × 26 cm
    Features: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 264 pages
    ISBN: 978-3-96704-035-7

    Lani Kingston is a food writer, researcher, and consultant, with a focus on coffee, chocolate, and sustainable food. She holds Master’s degrees in both Food Studies and Education, a degree in Film and Television, and barista and pastry chef qualifications.

    Lani has spent years both living in and traveling to many different countries around the world, delving deeply into local coffee cultures and traditions through her work. This, her third book on coffee, summarizes years of research and aims to honor and pay respect to these remarkable coffee cultures.

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    Gestalten uses a secure payment system to protect your information. More information on our security procedure is available here. 

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    Once your order is processed and an order confirmation is sent, you will be able to track your shipment using the link in the order confirmation. You will also be able to track your order in your customer account.

    Orders are usually received within 2-3 working days for orders placed within Germany, 2-6 working days for those placed within the EU, the UK, Switzerland, and Norway. Orders placed within the US will be delivered within 3-7 working days after receiving your order confirmation. Deliveries to all other territories will take 10-14 working days.

    Please note that we don’t ship on weekends and public holidays. Deliveries are not made on Sundays and other public holidays. We will try to inform you of any unexpected delays.

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    Full refunds are available up until 14 days after the order confirmation is sent. You bear the direct costs for returning the products. More information on our return policy is available here.
    Coffee is the world’s cup. Over 2.25 billion are brewed, sipped, and savored daily. A loyal companion and energetic facilitator of every day, coffee has sprouted an entire cafe culture and a booming industry. While the caffeine fix is hard to ignore, this beloved hot drink holds a rich and diverse history that sinks deeper than the bottom of the cup.

    Spill the Beans takes the reader on a journey through Ethiopia, Guatemala, Vietnam, and many other countries in between, exploring the myriad ways in which coffee is produced, traded, and enjoyed. Hipster baristas may be dreaming up the next seasonal latte at this very moment, but the story of how the humble bean became a global icon is ingrained in history. An essential title for armchair travelers, curious foodies, and cafe-hoppers alike, this java journey demonstrates that there’s a vast world of coffee beyond the ubiquitous flat white. This book is an ‘extra hot’ commodity, maybe it is time to sample it?

    English Food & Beverages

    Authors: Lani Kingston
    Release date: February 2022
    Format: 21 × 26 cm
    Features: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 264 pages
    ISBN: 978-3-96704-035-7

    Lani Kingston is a food writer, researcher, and consultant, with a focus on coffee, chocolate, and sustainable food. She holds Master’s degrees in both Food Studies and Education, a degree in Film and Television, and barista and pastry chef qualifications.

    Lani has spent years both living in and traveling to many different countries around the world, delving deeply into local coffee cultures and traditions through her work. This, her third book on coffee, summarizes years of research and aims to honor and pay respect to these remarkable coffee cultures.

    Shipping Costs

    • Free shipping to Germany, the USA and the UK

    • Free worldwide shipping from 60 EUR/USD order value.

    • For orders below 60 EUR/USD the following shipping costs apply:

      • European Union, UK & USA : € 0,-
      • ROW (All other): € 40,-

    Shipping costs will be assessed during checkout based on the full value of goods purchased.


    The shipping cost doesn’t account for any import taxes/customs fees. These fees are not under our control and apply according to the regulations of your selected country of delivery. Please refer to your local customs authorities for more information.

     

    Payment 

    For shipments to addresses within the US, payments can be made using credit card, or PayPal.

    Gestalten uses a secure payment system to protect your information. More information on our security procedure is available here. 

    Shipping

    Once your order is processed and an order confirmation is sent, you will be able to track your shipment using the link in the order confirmation. You will also be able to track your order in your customer account.

    Orders are usually received within 2-3 working days for orders placed within Germany, 2-6 working days for those placed within the EU, the UK, Switzerland, and Norway. Orders placed within the US will be delivered within 3-7 working days after receiving your order confirmation. Deliveries to all other territories will take 10-14 working days.

    Please note that we don’t ship on weekends and public holidays. Deliveries are not made on Sundays and other public holidays. We will try to inform you of any unexpected delays.

    Returns
    Full refunds are available up until 14 days after the order confirmation is sent. You bear the direct costs for returning the products. More information on our return policy is available here.

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    How Coffee Became One of the World’s Favorite Drinks. Discover all about it in Spill the Beans by gestalten and Lani Kingston
    Epitomizing Japanese aesthetics when it comes to design, many Japanese cafés and kiosks are as highly stylized as their coffee paraphernalia—lean, pared-back interiors boast stark geometry and monochrome finishes. Discover more about Japanese coffee houses in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston.
    Regardless of the authenticity of this story, coffee did catch on in Italy fairly quickly, with the first caffetteria (coffeehouse) opening in Venice in the mid- 1600s. The coffeehouses of Turkey and the Arabian Peninsula were thus adopted and adapted into the West. These hubs of socialization, merriment, and liberalization spread across other European countries in quick succession.
    Italy is the home of espresso, the world-changing coffee. Discover more about coffee recipes in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston and gestalten.
    Using the affordable stovetop espresso maker, known as the macchinetta, moka pot, greca, or cafetera is a simple way to brew something close to a caffè espresso at home. It is a very common way of preparing coffee in Italy, Spain, France, and Latin America. Discover everything about Caffè con la moka in Spill The Beans.
    In Japan, sweet coffee jelly became a popular coffee-shop food from the Taishō era, when Western food and culture were in vogue. It is modeled after the set jellies of Europe, and Japan’s obsession with coffee jelly continues to this day. You can find it cubed and added to iced coffee or served in a parfait with whipped cream and red bean jam. Discover more coffee recipes in Spill The Beans by gestalten and Lani Kingston.
    The Nordic countries, or Nordics, are a geographic and cultural region encompassing a significant area of northern Europe. Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, and the Faroe Islands are all Nordic countries, and their residents consume a remark- able amount of coffee—particularly the indigenous Sámi people, who inhabit Sápmi in the far north of the region.
    Bajigur is a coconut milk-based drink, native to the Sundanese people of West Java. It was traditionally sold by hawkers carrying a long bamboo pole with a container hanging from each side—one filled with hot bajigur, the other with boiled fruits, beans, and nuts to be eaten alongside. You can fin this coffee recipe in Spill The Beans by gestalten and Lani Kingston
    1888, Tokyo: Japan’s first kissaten (traditional coffeehouse) opened. Over the following century, kissaten dedicated to specialized brewing would win Japan an international reputation for quality coffee. Japan is at the forefront of quality and innovation in coffee-brewing equipment. Hario and Kalita are just two Japanese manufacturers that are renowned by baristas internationally.
    Early 1900s, Mexican Revolution: women called soldaderas or adelitas took on a range of active and support roles in the Mexican army. Some ran camp kitchens, brewing pots of café de olla to fuel the soldiers on the front line. Read more about Mexican coffee culture in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston
    This warming blend of alcohol and coffee is the perfect antidote to a cold Arctic winter. It’s said to be representative of all parts of Greenland: whisky for the rough side, coffee liqueur for the feminine, delicate side, and orange brandy liqueur set alight and poured in a sparkling stream onto the snowy whipped cream, representing the northern lights. Discover the recipe for Greenlandic Coffee in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston.
    Mid-1900s, Seoul: coffee and teahouses called dabangs (다방) proliferated as cultural meeting places after decades of colonial occupation, war, and unrest. Their growth was aided by U.S. military rations of instant coffee, which helped the dabangs to serve coffee without any specialized equipment. Discover everything about Korean coffee culture in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston

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