Top science and research news for coffee in 2023

Continuing our year-end recap, we now look at the most essential science and research events for coffee in 2023.

It was an exceptionally fruitful year for scientists working on the topics of green coffee and sustainability, coffee consumption and quality control, and, of course, coffee and human health.

Here is our roundup of the most essential events in each of these areas:

Green Coffee and Sustainability

Study: Climate change increases ‘systemic shocks’ to coffee production

Study: Coffee industry at high risk from climate change, land utilize and pollinator loss

Scientists point to Liberica as the next major coffee variety

Study examines costs and profitability of producing “specialty coffee”

Research into ‘naturally decaffeinated’ coffee plants enters crucial phase in Brazil

Royal Coffee Publishes “World History and Geography of Arabica Varieties”

Scientists are writing a novel chapter in the history of the Arabica species

World Coffee Research Launches Public Arabica Fingerprint Identification Database

Coffee consumption and quality

Study: These types of disposable coffee capsules are the worst for the environment

Scientists are starting to demystify the aroma and taste of fermented coffee.

Study: Spritz ground before utilize can improve espresso flavor by reducing stationary and clumping

Modern study explains how a finer grind can lead to a weaker espresso

Questions for the SCA article Coffee Tasting Roles and Skills

German Coffee Association Completes Espresso Extraction Study

Coffee and health

Study: Drinking coffee regularly reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection

Studies have shown that coffee with milk can escalate the anti-inflammatory effect

Study: Drinking coffee may assist keep blood pressure low

Study: The Experience of Drinking Coffee Is Something That Fully Boots Your Brain

Studies say acids in coffee byproducts are safe and sound for human consumption

Research: Music and coffee can improve brain function

Studies show that moderate coffee drinking reduces the risk of depression and anxiety.

Study: Common Toxins in Coffee Can’t Be Reduced by Roasting

Study: Unsweetened coffee linked to reduced weight gain

Study: Coffee consumption linked to reduced frailty in later life