“How much honey is in the honey-processed Costa Rican espresso?” If that sounds like a riddle, don’t worry. You’re probably familiar with seeing coffees labeled “honey processed coffee”, “natural processed coffee”, and “washed process”. You may have heard of “red...
In one form or another, chances are almost everyone you know starts their day with coffee – be it home-brewed, bottled, or purchased hot or iced from a coffee shop. As longstanding as its popularity may be, the coffee industry is in the midst of a rapid change. As...
The Pacamara varietal is unique. If people aren’t talking about its outstanding flavour and cup attributes, they’re talking about its distinctive size. But what’s the real story behind this hybrid? SEE ALSO: The Language of Coffee – A Day In The Life Of Coffee...
So you’ve been hearing the word “varietal” floating around. Or maybe you’ve been looking at your coffee packaging and wondering exactly what the difference between a Caturra and a Catimor is. Never fear, because in today’s video guide Amber, representing Seattle...
Wine and Coffee: Sharing Culture and Complexities From terroir to tasting techniques, learn the many ways coffee and wine overlap, rewarding interest and enthusiasm with unique expressions and experiences. BY LAUREN MOWERY Coffee cherries, Guatemala / Getty 1 The...
Introduction The scientific story behind the new SCAA Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel is quite fascinating. This tale includes a star cast of characters, including World Coffee Research (WCR), Kansas State University (KSU), Texas A&M University (TX A&M), the...
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German and French researchers have demonstrated that caffeine has a positive effect on tau deposits, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. They showed how giving regular doses of caffeine to mice bred to develop tau protein deposits in their brains slowed...
We’re starting the new year with a joint December 2014/January 2015 blog post on what our staff and our friends are reading in the world of coffee. What are you reading? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or by emailing us at web@ico.org, and we may include it on the...
Thankfully, I'm not addicted. I don't need it every single day, I can function without it, and a very small portion of my disposable income is set aside for it. This is a good thing, since I'm somewhat of a snob when it comes to black gold. And I'm not talking about...
