Coffee is a popular beverage derived from the roasted seeds of the Coffea plant, native to Africa but now cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in equatorial regions of the Americas, Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. The two most commonly grown types are Arabica and Robusta. Coffee is cherished worldwide for its stimulating effects, which are primarily due to its caffeine content. Beyond its energizing qualities, coffee is appreciated for its complex flavor profiles, which can vary dramatically depending on the origin of the beans and how they are processed and brewed. The drink plays a significant cultural role in many societies and is a major export commodity for several countries, deeply influencing global trade patterns. Over time, coffee has also become the focus of various health-related studies, with research suggesting potential benefits and risks associated with its consumption.
Research traces the genealogy of Arabica coffee, the most popular coffee species globally, across the Earth’s warming and cooling cycles over the past thousand years….
Research indicates that adding milk to coffee does not alter the molecular structure of milk proteins, ensuring the consistency of taste and texture in coffee…
The work makes it possible to tell the story of the fusion of genomes that gave rise to the world’s most consumed species, as well…
University at Buffalo researchers have decoded Arabica coffee’s genome, tracing its origins back over 600,000 years and outlining its genetic challenges and climatic adaptations. This…
According to scientists at the FDA, caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much caffeine may pose a danger…
Adding moisture to coffee beans before grinding reduces static electricity, enhancing espresso quality and offering significant benefits for the coffee industry. The fracturing and friction…
A groundbreaking study at The University of Texas at El Paso reveals that compounds derived from spent coffee grounds could potentially prevent or treat neurodegenerative…
Scientists have developed a technique to strengthen concrete using used coffee grounds, potentially reducing waste in landfills and decreasing reliance on natural sand in construction….
Recent in vitro research indicates that compounds in espresso could potentially inhibit tau protein aggregation, a process linked with Alzheimer’s disease. Preliminary findings showed that…
Scientists find that the boost you get from a morning coffee can’t be replicated with plain caffeine. Scientists testing coffee against plain caffeine found that…
Understanding the origin of uneven extraction in brewing espresso can improve the beverage and enable substantial financial savings by using coffee more efficiently and sustainably….
New scientific research investigates inflammation and insulin resistance in habitual coffee drinkers to understand how coffee may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D),…
According to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients by the University of Coimbra, caffeine, polyphenols, and other natural compounds in coffee could play…
Phase-change material research is behind the design of a temperature-regulating mug. When Johnson Space Center wanted to upgrade the cooling system in astronaut space suits,…
Green tea did not increase the risk of mortality at any blood pressure level, according to a new study in the Journal of the American…
Can something as simple as a cup of coffee with milk have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans? Apparently so, according to a new study from…
A new study reveals how women can reduce the risk their risk of hip fracture. According to a new study conducted by food scientists at…
The great flavor of your favorite beverage may be enough to persuade you to continue drinking it. However, it can’t hurt to recognize that you…