Many of us are sheltering in place, which probably means forgoing that morning trip to the coffee shop. Fear not though, it's possible to make coffeehouse-quality coffee in your own kitchen.

Engineering a better cup of coffee isn't difficult. But first you need to figure out what "better" means to you. There is no single right cup of coffee, there's just the best version of what you love. Do you love your coffee rich and dark--thick enough to stand a spoon in, as my grandfather used to say? Or do you prefer something brighter, more of a medium roast that doesn't overwhelm you with bitterness? Or perhaps you prefer a light coffee with some cream and sugar.

Once you figure out what you like, then you can start to improve it until you hit on a home-brewed cup of coffee you love more than anything the local coffee shop has to offer. By the end of this book, you will not only know everything there is to know about what goes into the perfect cup, you will be able to impress your friends and family with your coffee making skills