The Barista Bible was written by an Australian hospitality trainer who is an international expert in espresso coffee. Having researched and written this work with meticulous attention to detail, the author imparts her expertise and knowledge in an easy-to-read text with hundreds of illustrations and photographs as well as dozens of step-by-step guides and flow diagrams. It is the ultimate reference for the commercial and home Barista who is keen to learn the art and science of preparing and serving perfect espresso beverages. (214 pages)

Conversation: A barista’s guide to questions about espresso dispels the coffee myths – from where to store your beans to what a great cappuccino should be like. 

It clues you up on everything about coffee and clears up your concerns about caffeine. 

There are tips for making perfect espresso beverages as well as ideas for great coffee conversation – in easy to read question/answer format. (48 pages)

Dictionary: A barista’s guide to the language of espresso is an explanation of the words and terms that have emerged over the last 60 years since espresso coffee was invented.  

It is a comprehensive reference of the language of espresso as used by baristas worldwide and includes up-to-date usage including ‘latte lingo’ and the language of the internet café. (48 pages)

Recipes: A barista’s guide to popular espresso beverages contains step-by-step procedures and tips for preparing the 15 most popular espresso beverages. 

There are also simple instructions for easy-to-do latte art designsand how to organise your espresso work area for maximum efficiency. 

Engaging historical and cultural information including the origin of each beverage is also found. (48 pages)

Troubleshooting: A barista’s guide to common espresso problems firstly explains what is going on if you have a problem when making espresso beverages. 

It then helps to determine the source of your problem by listing likely causes. 

Lastly, it gives directions for fixing most problems you arelikely to encounter – able format for easy reference. (48 pages)