CAFFEINATED PDX. HOW PORTLAND BECAME THE BEST COFFEE CITY IN AMERICA - Tecno-Libro

In Portland, Oregon, coffee is more than just a beverage, it is an essential part of the city s character. Under oft-gray skies, independent roasters and cafés flourish, providing a wide array of styles and tastes for discerning Portlanders to choose from. The celebrated Portland coffee culture attracts visitors from around the world, who come to explore the diverse options and find inspiration for bringing great coffee to their own cities. In Caffeinated PDX: How Portland became the Best Coffee City in America, author Will Hutchens tells the stories of the people and companies that pushed Portland to the forefront of the specialty coffee scene. He travels around the city, talking to a wide variety of coffee professionals and capturing their passion for roasting, selling, and brewing some of the finest coffees in the world. He attends cuppings, goes to barista school, and volunteers at barista competitions to better understand what s so special about specialty coffee. Using Portland as the model, Hutchens al