New Report Points to Farmer Inequity, Value Extraction As Critical Coffee Issues
This year's Coffee Barometer report notes that despite a rise in corporate sustainability commitments, structural and systemic problems remain.
Coffee News Club: Week of June 15
Could ultrasonic waves brew your next shot of espresso? Plus, the latest Coffee Barometer report describes persistent sustainability challenges for the industry.
Caffeine Is Intolerably Bitter. Why Doesn’t It Ruin Coffee?
Most coffee contains between 1 and 1.5% caffeine, the chemical compound responsible for keeping us awake. This might seem obvious, but caffeine is very bitter. Some have described caffeine as tasting “alkaline,” “slightly soapy,”…
Earthquake Wrecks Vital Water Tanks For Many Kona Coffee Farmers
Coffee in Hawaii has been hard hit in recent years. Now, an earthquake has destroyed already-fragile water systems in Kona.
Coffee News Club: Week of June 8
Caffeine is extremely bitter. So why don't we taste that in coffee? Plus, an earthquake in Hawaii destroys water systems and Colombia works to cultivate the next gen of producers.
Your Plane Could Be Powered By Jet Fuel Made From Coffee Grounds
Researchers have been looking for ways to repurpose spent grounds. Now, the Korean government wants to use coffee waste to fuel airplanes.
Record-Breaking Harvest in Brazil Could Influence Global Coffee Prices
The latest survey from CONAB forecasts that Brazil is set to harvest 66.7 million 60-kg bags of coffee, an 18% increase.
Coffee News Club: Week of June 1
Everything you need to know about coffee this week: record harvests in Brazil, coffee grounds as jet fuel, and caffeine may disrupt sleeping patterns more than once thought.
Climate-Resistant Libex Could Be the Future of Coffee Cultivation
Researchers have spent years exploring alternative coffee species that can hold up to the effects of climate change. Now, a new hybrid has joined the chat.
Coffee News Club: Week of May 26
Meet libex, the newly discovered hybrid that is climate resistant and could save coffee. Plus, Starbucks Korea faces backlash over a controversial promotional campaign, and a grab bag of coffee health news.
