Spill the Beans (Updated Edition)

Spill the Beans (Updated Edition) by Lani Kingston

Spill the Beans takes you on a caffeinated journey around the world, exploring how coffee is grown, traded, celebrated and enjoyed in diverse cultures. From Ethiopia to Guatemala to Vietnam and beyond, this beautifully illustrated book uncovers the rich history and traditions behind coffee—far beyond the familiar flat white or pour-over.

Whether you’re an armchair traveler, a curious foodie, or someone who loves exploring cafés and rituals, this title opens your eyes to the many ways the world drinks and thinks about coffee. 

Special Features

• Engaging global tour of coffee culture, history, and traditions
• Includes recipes and brewing ideas from around the world
• Illustrated, hardcover format makes it great as a coffee-table book about coffee
• Shows coffee beyond the everyday cup with cultural insights

About the Author

Lani Kingston is a food writer, researcher, and consultant with deep expertise in coffee culture and food studies. She holds advanced degrees in Food Studies and Education as well as barista and pastry chef qualifications, and this is her third book on coffee, synthesizing years of global research into coffee’s stories and traditions.

Book Details

• Title: Spill the Beans
• Author: Lani Kingston
• Format: Hardcover
• Subject: Coffee culture, coffee history, coffee knowledge
• Publication Date: October 2025
• Publisher: gestalten
• Dimensions: 275 x 220 x 35mm
• Weight: 1400g