Canephora/Robusta: A Brief Guide To Loving It by Mikołaj Pociecha is a short but surprisingly broad expedition into the world of coffee, which many people have automatically dismissed for years as "cheap and bitter." The book breaks down this simplification and guides readers through the history, challenges, and potential of canephora (robusta) so that it can be viewed more fairly and with greater curiosity. At the same time, it shows why Robusta is becoming increasingly important in the current coffee reality and will continue to be so in the future —among other things, thanks to its resistance to heat and disease, which is becoming increasingly important in times of climate change.
But it's not just "theory": the book also promises more concrete practical applications, from thinking about roasting to working with water and recipes for various preparations (including espresso and immersion), and adds stories and behind-the-scenes insights from the industry. The author also brings together a mosaic of voices from other contributors and guests (including Isabelle Mani, Bhavi Patel, Judith Konsten, Reza Nurullah, and Rohan Kuriyan) and presents the book as an invitation to anyone who wants not only to taste Robusta, but to truly understand it and learn how to work with it.