Coffee: the Monday morning saviour, the Friday night pick-me-up and the most important part of the weekend. A passion, addiction and even religion for many, this blessed bean has a complex history, diverse present and bright future, all explored in this stunning, pictorial guide.

Follow the coffee bean's journey from crop to cup before tasting it at any number of the cafes and roasters featured within these pages. Learn about the different flavours, origins and brewing and roasting methods; dive deep into the movements behind your morning latte, tracking beans from origin to your local cafe's grinder. The more you read, see, taste and feel, the more you'll come to learn about the humble elixir. There's a world of experiences out there to discover - where better to start than Melbourne?

Specialty Coffee Melbourne

The Specialty Coffee Book: New South Wales

The World Atlas of Coffee