Mid-1900s, Seoul: coffee and teahouses called dabangs (다방) proliferated as cultural meeting places after decades of colonial occupation, war, and unrest. Their growth was aided by U.S. military rations of instant coffee, which helped the dabangs to serve coffee without any specialized equipment. Discover everything about Korean coffee culture in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston

Was Qualität und Modernität des Kaffeezubehörs angeht, so ist Japan ein echter Vorreiter. Ganz im Sinne der japanischen Ästhetik zeichnen sich viele Cafés und Kaffeebuden in Japan durch ein ebenso strenges Design aus wie die dort verwendeten Utensilien: In den spärlich möblierten Räumen dominieren geometrische Muster und monochrome Oberflächen.

In Japan, sweet coffee jelly became a popular coffee-shop food from the Taishō era, when Western food and culture were in vogue. It is modeled after the set jellies of Europe, and Japan’s obsession with coffee jelly continues to this day. You can find it cubed and added to iced coffee or served in a parfait with whipped cream and red bean jam. Discover more coffee recipes in Spill The Beans by gestalten and Lani Kingston.

Early 1900s, Mexican Revolution: women called soldaderas or adelitas took on a range of active and support roles in the Mexican army. Some ran camp kitchens, brewing pots of café de olla to fuel the soldiers on the front line. Read more about Mexican coffee culture in Spill the Beans by Lani Kingston

Bajigur is a coconut milk-based drink, native to the Sundanese people of West Java. It was traditionally sold by hawkers carrying a long bamboo pole with a container hanging from each side—one filled with hot bajigur, the other with boiled fruits, beans, and nuts to be eaten alongside. You can fin this coffee recipe in Spill The Beans by gestalten and Lani Kingston

Using the affordable stovetop espresso maker, known as the macchinetta, moka pot, greca, or cafetera is a simple way to brew something close to a caffè espresso at home. It is a very common way of preparing coffee in Italy, Spain, France, and Latin America. Discover everything about Caffè con la moka in Spill The Beans.

Regardless of the authenticity of this story, coffee did catch on in Italy fairly quickly, with the first caffetteria (coffeehouse) opening in Venice in the mid- 1600s. The coffeehouses of Turkey and the Arabian Peninsula were thus adopted and adapted into the West. These hubs of socialization, merriment, and liberalization spread across other European countries in quick succession.

Sápmi in Nordeuropa im 18. Jahrhundert: Die indigenen Sami mischen ihren Kaffee mit Käse aus Rentiermilch (gáffevuosta), mit getrocknetem Rentierfleisch oder mannebuoidi, dem Fett aus Rentiergedärmen.

gestalten

Spill the Beans (Updated Edition)

Name: Spill the Beans (Updated Edition)
Brand: gestalten
SKU: 4203
Price: 39.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Global Coffee Culture and Recipes

A caffeinated tour that unveils the richness of coffee culture, the history of beans, stories, and recipes from around the world.

Language Editions

39.90 €

Tax included.

Free shipping over €29

Description

Coffee is the world’s cup. Over 2.25 billion are brewed, sipped, and savored daily. A loyal companion and energetic facilitator of every day, coffee has sprouted an entire cafe culture and a booming industry. While the caffeine fix is hard to ignore, this beloved hot drink holds a rich and diverse history that sinks deeper than the bottom of the cup.

Spill the Beans takes the reader on a journey through Ethiopia, Guatemala, Vietnam, and many other countries in between, exploring the myriad ways in which coffee is produced, traded, and enjoyed. Hipster baristas may be dreaming up the next seasonal latte at this very moment, but the story of how the humble bean became a global icon is ingrained in history. An essential title for armchair travelers, curious foodies, and cafe-hoppers alike, this java journey demonstrates that there’s a vast world of coffee beyond the ubiquitous flat white. This book is an ‘extra hot’ commodity, maybe it is time to sample it?

Details

Category:	Food & Drink
Editors:	gestalten & Lani Kingston
Authors:	Lani Kingston
Release date:	December 2025
Format:	21 x 26 cm
Features:	Full color, hardcover, stitch bound
Language:	English
Pages:	272
ISBN:	978-3-96704-203-0

About the Author

Lani Kingston is a food writer, researcher, and consultant, with a focus on coffee, chocolate, and sustainable food. She holds Master’s degrees in both Food Studies and Education, a degree in Film and Television, and barista and pastry chef qualifications. Lani has spent years both living in and traveling to many different countries around the world, delving deeply into local coffee cultures and traditions through her work. This, her third book on coffee, summarizes years of research and aims to honor and pay respect to these remarkable coffee cultures.

Spill the Beans (Updated Edition)

39.90 €

Free shipping over €29 (EU) and €99 worldwide

Buy a Book, Plant a Tree.

FSC™️ Certified PAPER