“All About Coffee” (1922) by William H. Ukers is widely regarded as the most comprehensive historical and technical treatise on the coffee bean ever compiled. Spanning the etymology, botany, chemistry, and pharmacology of coffee, this monumental work documents the evolution of the beverage from its origins in the Near East to its central role in modern global commerce.
Ukers meticulously chronicles the rise of coffee houses in London, Paris, and Vienna, and tracks the journey of the bean to North America. Featuring a “Coffee Thesaurus,” a detailed chronology, and extensive bibliographical references, this text remains an essential resource for both trade professionals and enthusiasts who value the cultural and scientific heritage of this “most grateful lubricant known to the human machine.”
Publication Details
Author: William H. Ukers, M.A.
Publisher: The Tea and Coffee Trade Journal Company, New York
"All About Coffee" (1922) by William H. Ukers is widely regarded as the most comprehensive historical and technical treatise on the coffee bean ever compiled. Spanning the etymology, botany, chemistry, and pharmacology of coffee, this monumental work documents the evolution of the beverage from its origins in the Near East to its central role in modern global commerce.
Ukers meticulously chronicles the rise of coffee houses in London, Paris, and Vienna, and tracks the journey of the bean to North America. Featuring a "Coffee Thesaurus," a detailed chronology, and extensive bibliographical references, this text remains an essential resource for both trade professionals and enthusiasts who value the cultural and scientific heritage of this "most grateful lubricant known to the human machine."
About this Historical Edition
Author: William H. Ukers
Release Date: April 4, 2009 (Updated: January 4, 2021)
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