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A rich, globally expansive journey that transforms a simple morning ritual into a profound connection with history, geography, and craft. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The World Atlas of Coffee.
- cozy
- intellectually stimulating
- expansive
- 01
A history of the world in 6 glasses
Tom Standage · 2005
A lively, conversational journey through human history that reveals how our favorite beverages shaped the modern world.
- 02
Everything but Espresso
Scott Rao
A deep, methodical dive into the chemistry and physics of brewing the perfect cup of coffee.
- 03
The True History of Chocolate
Michael D. Coe
A rich, multidisciplinary journey tracing a beloved indulgence from ancient sacred beverage to modern mass commodity.
- 04
Empire of cotton
Sven Beckert
An unflinching, sweeping examination of the brutal economic engine that built the modern world.
- 05
Krakatoa
Simon Winchester · 2003
A sweeping, erudite journey that builds from quiet historical context into a terrifying testament to the earth's raw power.
- 06
An edible history of humanity
Tom Standage · 2009
A sweeping, accessible journey that transforms the contents of your pantry into a map of human civilization.
- 07
Atlas Obscura
Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras and others
A beautifully curated passport to the world's most delightfully bizarre and overlooked corners, perfect for the insatiably curious.
- 08
Fifty plants that changed the course of history
Bill Laws
A beautifully illustrated, fascinating stroll through the botanical wonders that quietly built human civilization.
- 09
The Secret Lives Of Colour
Kassia St. Clair
A kaleidoscopic journey through history that transforms the way you see the everyday world.
- 10
Library
Matthew Battles
A sweeping, novelistic journey through the triumphs and tragedies of human knowledge, celebrating the institutions that preserve our history while mourning those we have lost.
- 11
Extra virginity
Tom Mueller
A fascinating, globe-trotting investigation that pours over the sacred history of a culinary staple before plunging into the murky, corrupt underworld of modern food fraud.
- 12
Salt Sugar Fat
Michael Moss
A gripping, unsettling peek behind the grocery store aisles that will permanently change how you look at a brightly colored box of snacks.
