Life is too short to have a bad coffee or a lousy dessert, so satisfy your coffee cravings and sweet tooth with this inspiring collection of 100 recipes for hot and iced coffee drinks and delightful desserts. Popular coffee barista and pastry chef Aileen A. Anastacio shares an irresistible collection of tried-and-tested recipes, from a Hot Choco Macadamia Malt and Crème Caramel Latte to a Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie, Red Velvet Cupcake and Fallen Chocolate Cake, that can be easily prepared and enjoyed in the cosy comfort of home. Complete with a step-by-step guide to making a good cup of coffee, this has all you need to recreate the total café experience whenever you feel like it. Discover the essentials of making good espresso

• Make espresso drinks without an espresso machine

• Create the layered effect for espresso drinks, and decorate your drinks with chocolate etching or latte art

• Bake scrumptious treats to go with your favourite coffee drink