Coffee prices may be set to rise more than 20%
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The head of the Lavazza coffee empire has warned that coffee prices may rise more than 20% - why is this happening?
Several processes can take most of the caffeine out of coffee.
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Even unstimulating coffee has stimulating chemistry.
The Cavendish variety of banana (below) is common in supermarkets, yet it has a complex genomic make-up.
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Genome analysis of common tropical crops reveals genetic diversity that is crucial to their improvement in face of environmental challenges.
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Your biology really is telling you to poo in the morning. And yes, your coffee is partly to blame.
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Hint: the most common type actually works.
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Today, the flat white is enjoyed by people the world over. But there’s good reason to think there’s a very local history behind this special brew.
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Cafe owners have tried to keep prices low but are being squeezed out by tight margins.
Ginger is one of the spices that can be contaminated by mycotoxins.
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Mycotoxins contamination causes health issues. Paying attention to storage of agricultural produce can save many lives.
New insight from the genetic mapping of Arabica coffee plants could help breeders develop climate-resilient varieties of coffee.
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With new insight into the genetic complexity of coffee crops, new, more climate-resilient varieties could be bred in the future.
Because caffeine is water and fat soluble, it’s able to exert its affects on many parts of the body.
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Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive substance globally.
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A cup of coffee might help you kick-start your day, but it may actually make painful periods worse. Here’s what else to avoid (and eat) if you have period pain.
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Australian-grown coffees have very high scores, similar to other international varieties from Brazil, Columbia or Ethiopia.
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Some coffee lovers can’t do without their hit of caffeine. But if you prefer decaf, here’s the intriguing science of how it’s made, why it costs more – and how much caffeine makes it to your cup.
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A new study shows people who drank an extra cup of coffee a day gained less weight than expected over four years.
The text on a single bag of coffee can feel like information overload.
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If you’ve decided to look for coffee that’s better for the earth or the people making it, you might need some help translating all the industry lingo.
UC Davis students learn the fundamentals of both engineering and brewing coffee.
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In an engineering course at UC Davis, students learn all the nuances that go into brewing ‘a truly excellent cup of coffee.’
A cup of coffee might provide you some pep, but it won’t fully make up for lost sleep.
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While a cup of joe or a brief nap during an all-nighter might help you feel a little more alert, it won’t offset cognitive impairments from sleep deprivation when you’re performing complex tasks.
A professor of statistics has used game data from Tim Hortons Roll up to Win to figure out the best time to play.
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Statistics have many real-world applications — including what’s the best time to play Tim Hortons’ Roll up to Win contest. A stats prof explains how he found the precise time with the best odds.
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Feeling tired and groggy in the morning may well lead you to crave a coffee boost. But is it a gift or just a loan in terms of energy?
The rewards price to get a free cup of hot coffee at Starbucks is going up.
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Many Starbucks customers are irked by recent changes to its popular rewards program. But they may not have as much to complain about as it seems.