Coffee doesn’t just make you feel more alert. Here’s what else happens when you drink a cuppa.
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For centuries, the world’s entire coffee supply flowed through one Yemeni port.
Yemeni coffeehouses have gained culinary prominence in recent years, offering brews of coffee and tea seasoned with cardamom, ginger, cloves and other ingredients.
‘Ultrasonic espresso’ made with cold water and high-frequency sound waves uses less energy than the traditional version – and taste tests show it’s just as good.
Global supply chains lead to companies capturing most of the value, while suppliers – and especially workers – get a much smaller share.
A compound your body makes after drinking caffeine is now appearing in drinks. But scientists are still studying how safe and effective it really is.
The purportedly unique and local feel of coffee shops has instead been homogenized into a singular, palatable aesthetic.
Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.
Two to three cups of coffee daily linked to lower dementia risk.
You’ve probably noticed your heart rate increases after you start drinking your morning coffee. But the impact on blood pressure is more complicated.
Caffeine has been found in more than 50% of samples of 258 rivers in 104 countries.
The coffee giant is pivoting back to its ‘third place’ roots – but the shift away from grab-and-go customers could open the door for rivals.
Fast, discreet and trending: caffeine pouches promise energy on demand. But here’s why they could be riskier than they might seem.
Small farms will have the hardest time meeting the rules, giving big producers an edge. One potential solution: agroforestry, growing coffee plants among the trees.
It’s a good idea to let your drinks cool down before you take a sip.
You may have heard that re-boiling water is not good for you. Here’s the truth.
Barista milks promise foamier, creamier coffee, but what’s really in them? Here’s what sets them apart from regular milk.
Caffeine can speed up digestion, block drug absorption and even raise your heart rate when mixed with certain medicines.
The world’s remaining great primary forests, including those in Borneo, the Amazon and the Congo basin, are still threatened by deforestation. This harmful practice often has colonial origins.
Looking for a caffeine boost without the crash? Here’s why matcha could be a coffee alternative – minus the jitters.
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