"The World Atlas of Coffee" is a book authored by James Hoffmann, a coffee expert and 2007 World Barista Champion. The first edition was published in October 2014. The book falls under the genre of encyclopedic guides, specifically focusing on coffee. A new edition of this book was released in late 2025.
"The World Atlas of Coffee" takes readers on a global tour of coffee-growing countries, showcasing coffee beans through color photographs and informative text. It explores coffee cultivation, production, and the development of coffee drinking as a beverage. The book also delves into the plant's composition, various species, roasting and harvesting techniques, and brewing methods. It identifies key characteristics and methods that determine the quality of a country's coffee output. The book contains approximately 288 pages.
The book has been well-received by baristas, coffee-tasting instructors, and coffee enthusiasts. It has been translated into multiple languages, including Japanese, Korean, Chinese, German, Norwegian, Thai, and Russian. As of now, there are no film or television adaptations of "The World Atlas of Coffee".
