James Hoffmann is the managing director of Square Mile Coffee Roasters, a multi-award-winning coffee roasting company based in East London. He is also the World Barista Champion 2007, having won the UK Barista competition in both 2006 and 2007.
Hoffmann is the author of The World Atlas of Coffee (2014) and How to Make the Best Coffee at Home (2022).
At Shepherd he tagged five books that "inspired my own passion for coffee and I hope they do the same for you." One title on the list:
Coffee Life in Japan by Merry WhiteRead about the other entries on the list.
This deeper exploration of coffee culture in Japan, a place we all associate with tea, is an interesting and surprising read. The author’s time in Japan serves as the backbone for exploring aspects of gender, perfectionism, and how the cafe in Japan helps people stay punctual.
Also see: Benjamin Obler's top ten fictional coffee scenes in literature.
--Marshal Zeringue
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