The Java Cafe

Synopsis
Now coffee lovers can make delicious cappuccinos, cold coffee quenchers, decadent coffee desserts, and classy coffee martinis year-round using simple techniques with gourmet results in this indispensable coffee guide and cookbook.

In I Love Coffee! coffee connoisseur Susan Zimmer shares expert advice and techniques, from how to brew the perfect cup and how to make a basic cappuccino without a machine to a World Barista Latte Art Champion's tips for making masterful latte art designs. It is brimful with a wealth of coffee understanding from the "ground" up, from bean to cup, including international coffees and brewing techniques best suited to a variety of preferences, all topped off with plenty of problem-solving tips and delectable full-color photographs.

Biography
Susan Zimmer's personal and professional relationship with coffee spans more than 30 years. She inherited her coffee culinary vision in European restaurant kitchens, where she spent much of her childhood. Zimmer demonstrates her innovative approach to the latest coffee recipes, educational tips, and techniques on television and at professional trade shows across the country. She lives with her family in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.