Making coffee every morning is a daily routine that we all take for granted. It’s a simple enough process; all you need is hot water and ground coffee. However, if you are a real coffee aficionado, apparently you’ve been doing it all wrong.

How to Make Coffee is an in-depth guide for those who don’t want to settle for anything else than the perfect joe. Its detailed look at the anatomy of coffee, chemistry of caffeine, and the best techniques to roast, grind, and brew your coffee beans to extract all the best flavors will educate any coffee lover into a true barista-level enthusiast. It also distinguishes the gadgets for the true aficionado versus those for dilettantes, making sure that you have the right gear. The illustrated step-by-step instructions should enable any coffee enthusiast to learn about making the best java.