Major Cohen is a recent retiree from Starbucks. During his 25 years with Starbucks (after 20 years as a high school teacher) Major had many roles, and in his last seven years led coffee education efforts for the company. His first book, "Coffee for Dummies," is a wide-ranging resource on the history, sourcing, preparing, and enjoying of coffee. Major will be interviewed by David Brewster, co-owner of Edmonds Bookshop and fellow Starbucks veteran. 

This warm and welcoming serving from passionate coffee guru Major Cohen--a Specialty Coffee Association certified instructor, and now retired highly respected former Starbucks coffee educator and program manager--takes you on a rocket-fueled journey from the origins of the liquid bean's popularity to best ways to prepare and enjoy coffee in your own home. You'll learn how to evaluate the advantages of different coffee styles and makers, and how even the smallest detail--varietal, roast type, texture--can influence how good that cupped lightning tastes on your tongue. 

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