Joe: The Coffee Book
From Eater.com:Coffee nerds, rejoice: here's a book on coffee from New York coffee shopjoe. Without getting "too political or preachy about it," the book promises to explain the coffee process from bean to brewandhopefully get you making better cups of coffee. “With such increased and fierce competition for your ritualistic, caffeinated pleasure throughout the city, Jonathan Rubinstein and Joe continue to champion more than just what is in the cup. Not only is the coffee delicious, but it is reliably prepared by expertly trained staff, who possess intimate knowledge of their product while consistently embodying the warmth and humble graciousness that has become a hallmark for the banner under which they pull their shots. I LOVE Joe!!!!”—Sam Lipp, general manager of Union Square Cafe “People often ask me what the best coffeemaker out there is, and the answer is rather simple. The best coffeemaker out there is just a person who cares about the cup. Someone who is willing to invest the time and effort needed to make a proper brew will always be better than any machine or gimmick on the market.”—Michael Phillips, World Barista Champion and cofounder of Handsome Coffee Roasters “As a coffee professional, one of the most magical moments is when a person tastes a truly delicious coffee for the very first time. Their eyes light up, a slow smile spreads across their face, and you know that you’ve just helped surpass all their expectations for what a cup of coffee can be.”—Amber Fox, coffee control director and green coffee manager at Ecco Caffè “Joe is my community center. The place I go with my kids, with my wife, with my coworkers—whenever we need a real cup of coffee. It’s the place I feel most at home, away from home.”—Randy Garutti, COO Shake Shack