Spill the Beans: Global Coffee Culture
Perigee Studio co-founder, Lani Kingston, authored and co-edited a hardcover book on global coffee culture, based on 10+ years of her research around the world on how different cultures brew and consume coffee. Published by Berlin-based boutique publishing house, gestalten.
Coffee is the world’s cup. Over 2.25 billion are brewed, sipped, and savored daily. A loyal companion and energetic facilitator of every day, coffee has sprouted an entire cafe culture and a booming industry. While the caffeine fix is hard to ignore, this beloved hot drink holds a rich and diverse history that sinks deeper than the bottom of the cup.
DETAILS
Release date: February 2022
Format: 8 1⁄4 × 10 1⁄4 inches
Features: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 264 pages
ISBN: 978-3-96704-035-7
CREDITS
AUTHOR
Lani Kingston
PUBLISHER
gestalten
“Spill the Beans gives new meaning to the ‘coffee table book’. Portland, Oregon-based food writer and consultant Lani Kingston spent six caffeinated years traveling and researching into global coffee culture; delving deeply into local traditions through her work. This, her third book on coffee, summarises years of research and aims to honor and pay respect to these remarkable coffee cultures.”
Spill the Beans invites readers on a captivating journey through Ethiopia, Guatemala, Vietnam, and numerous other countries, delving into the multifaceted ways in which coffee is produced, traded, and enjoyed.
The narrative of how the humble coffee bean evolved into a global icon is deeply rooted in history. An indispensable read for armchair travelers, inquisitive food enthusiasts, and café aficionados alike, this exploration of java illustrates that the world of coffee extends far beyond the ubiquitous flat white.
