In the selection of specialty coffees, those that score above 80 points in blind tests are free of physical and sensory defects. Greenish-colored beans are known to give the drink an astringent taste, ...

Coffee fermentation microbiology is a dynamic field that explores the integral role of microbial communities in the transformation of coffee cherries into high-quality beans. Microorganisms, including ...

In 2007’s The Bucket List, Jack Nicholson’s billionaire magnate is a fan of a luxury coffee called kopi luwak, only to be informed that the beans first pass through the digestive tracts of civets and ...

When it comes to processing coffee beans, longer fermentation times can result in better taste, contrary to conventional wisdom. Lactic acid bacteria play an important, positive role in this process.

Singapore-based Prefer Coffee is using fermentation to upcycle food waste and make coffee-like drinks. DJ Tan, cofounder of the Singaporean startup Prefer Coffee, pops open a bottle of oat latte and ...