Kava and Kratom Find a Place in the Coffee World

Kava and Kratom Find a Place in the Coffee World

As kava and kratom continue to pop up alongside coffee in cafés, we explore their cultural roots and unique botanical powers. BY MELINA DEVONEYFOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo courtesy of Mohawk Wellness Collective Coffee shop owners, roasters, professional and home baristas, and scientists know a great deal about the coffee plant (Family: Rubiaceae; Genus: Coffea; […]

Study Suggests Farm-Level Bacterial Communities Affect Coffee Flavor

Study Suggests Farm-Level Bacterial Communities Affect Coffee Flavor

A recent study led by a team affiliated with the Smithsonian Bird Friendly coffee program suggests the bacterial community surrounding coffee plants may have a pronounced effect on coffee flavor. Published in June in Scientific Reports, the study also establishes a relationship between types of crop management systems — namely full sun or shade coffee […]