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The coffee plant—as seen from behind the bar [podcast episode]
On a new episode of the Keys to the Shop podcast, we discuss the work of World Coffee Research and what retail cafes can do to promote sustainable coffee. The Keys to the Shop is a podcast hosted by Chris Deferio dedicated to the success of coffee shops and the professionals that make them work.
The race to save coffee [animated video]
An animated video from the Washington Post profiles the work of World Coffee Research. “America’s favorite beverage is under attack from climate change and other woes. Science may offer a solution.”
The race to save coffee
The Washington Post article features WCR and explores the role of science as a solution to the threats posed by climate change. In particular, it explores efforts to breed climate-resilient coffee varieties. An excellent animated video explains how modern breeding approaches can be applied in coffee to ensure its future.
Announcing the coffee lexicon 2.0
For the second edition of the coffee lexicon, 24 new references that substantially expand the global applicability of the lexicon have been added. The new references are pharmaceutical grade, shelf-stable, food-safe, and globally flavor capsules, available from FlavorActiV.
SCA and World Coffee Research Launch New International Coffee Day Campaign
This International Coffee Day, the Specialty Coffee Association and World Coffee Research are calling on the coffee community around the globe to support innovation in coffee science.