The vast majority of coffee grown around the world consists of only two species: arabica (Coffea arabica) and robusta (Coffea canephora). The dependence on only these two species of coffee is proving ...

Picture this: The year is 2035. Nations have earnestly shifted toward renewable energy sources. But it’s not enough: the climate crisis has made it much more difficult to grow crops — including the ...

Coffea canephora, commonly known as robusta coffee, exhibits notable genetic diversity that underpins its adaptability to a range of environmental conditions. This diversity is a key resource for ...

When you take that first sip of morning coffee, it’s likely there’s little on your mind beyond getting a jolt of caffeine to jumpstart the day. But there’s a lot to learn about what’s brewing inside ...

The newly rediscovered species, Coffea stenophylla, has black fruit or cherries surrounding its "beans" which are actually seeds. Plant researchers are excited by the species' tolerance of higher ...

In the comments to my very first post, about caffeine content, a couple of the exchanges illuminated the need to explain a few terms in greater detail. One subject is Arabica vs. Robusta, the two ...