Thomas Stiegler

Cultural History of the Coffee Thomas Stiegler

The book on the history of coffee, on the secrets of this drink, whose fragrance wafts through our culture like no other. Included are more than 30 recipes for the most interesting creations and coffee specialties from all over the world, from Carajillo to the Pharisee to Café au Lait. But what makes this book unique are the many stories that have been collected here. Who invented Irish Coffee? What is actually a Muckefuck, why do we get a glass of water with our coffee or when was the first coffee house in Europe founded?And makes cold coffee really beautiful?Let yourself be seduced by stories and anecdotes about coffee, listen to the words of a Balzac, a Voltaire or Stefan Zweig. And get to know the world of coffee in a completely new way. Not only as a means of enjoyment, but also as a part of our history.