{"product_id":"the-book-of-coffee","title":"The Book of Coffee","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Coffee: A Philosophy \u003c\/em\u003eby Julian Baggini and James Hoffmann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eThe Book of Coffee\u003c\/em\u003e is a thoughtful exploration of what coffee can teach us about attention, ritual, and everyday life. Written by philosopher Dr. Julian Baggini with a foreword and afterword by James Hoffmann, the book moves beyond brewing techniques and flavor notes to examine why coffee has become such a powerful part of modern culture. Inspired in part by Kakuzo Okakura’s \u003cem data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e, it treats coffee not simply as a drink, but as a way of thinking about meaning, connection, and how we move through the world. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eThis is a reflective, quietly life-affirming book for readers who see coffee as more than caffeine. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b6cslh\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003ePhilosophical reflections on coffee, ritual, and modern life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6gy4e1\" data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eForeword and afterword by James Hoffmann @jimseven\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v0iaqf\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eExplores coffee through culture, mindfulness, and everyday experience\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDr. Julian Baggini is a philosopher, writer, and journalist who has written over twenty books on a wide variety of topics. His bestselling titles include \u003cem\u003eHow the World Thinks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eJames Hoffmann is a coffee professional, educator, and content creator whose influence spans the global coffee community. As the 2007 World Barista Champion and co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters, he brings decades of professional expertise to home coffee education and has become the trusted voice for millions of coffee enthusiasts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003eTitle: The Book of Coffee: A Philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Julian Baggini, James Hoffmann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1283\"\u003eSubject: Coffee culture, philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003ePublication Date: April 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1408\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003ePublisher: Mitchell Beazley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1411\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e215 x 160 x 22\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1411\"\u003eWeight: 530g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Julian Baggini, James Hoffmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57414885441867,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/9739\/5275\/files\/BookofCoffee_front.jpg?v=1779450933","url":"https:\/\/contributor.coffee\/products\/the-book-of-coffee","provider":"Contributor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}