Study after study has found that coffee has a host of potential health benefits. Yet there’s still a lot of confusion among consumers and in the media. Surprisingly, 69% of Americans report that they have not even heard of any studies related to coffee and disease prevention, according to recent NCA […]
What the Research Really Shows on Coffee & Cancer
Coffee may lower the risk of several types of cancer, according to recent studies reviewed by researchers at the American Cancer Society. The following excerpt was originally posted at the American Cancer Society. AICR has named February Cancer Month. Learn more. To learn more about science, coffee, and why the […]
Video: 5 Caffeine Facts Explored
Does coffee make you lose weight? Can it cure a hangover? Does it make you poop? Millions of Americans drink coffee every day, but it remains one of the most misunderstood beverages on the planet. The editors at Thrillist took a look at the facts behind a few widely-held coffee […]
Coffee Clickbait Goes Bananas
New research on coffee and climate change indicates an urgent situation for crops at origin Behind the headlines on the future of coffee, according to science – and how you can get involved. By William (Bill) Murray, NCA CEO & President Connect on LinkedIn Complete with the typical clickbait-style headline, […]
TRUE Green & Roasted Coffee Taste Descriptions
Exploring TRUE coffee descriptions: Trustworthy, Realistic, Understandable, Enticing A Shared Industry Vocabulary to Keep Us On the Same Page Learn more about coffee quality: Join Blue Donkey Coffee for a specialty coffee cupping at the 2019 NCA Convention in Atlanta, March 7-9 Part I: How To Communicate TRUE Coffee Quality The following article […]
Two Compounds in Coffee May Work Together to Fight Parkinson’s and Protect Brain Health
New research suggests that coffee’s potential health benefits are about more than caffeine. via ScienceDaily Rutgers scientists have found a compound in coffee that may team up with caffeine to fight Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia — two progressive and currently incurable diseases associated with brain degeneration. The discovery, […]
From Invisibility Towards Inclusivity: Building Diversity In the Coffee Industry
Daiane Vital embracing her mother Vanilda de Souza Vital, south of Minal Geraris Brazil. Photo: Danielle Sereio “The industry must do a better job at telling coffee’s history, beyond those who carried the bean throughout different parts of the world…” – Phyllis Johnson, BD Imports, NCA Board Member In the […]
A Bitter Buzz: The Psychology Behind Our Love of Coffee
A new study found that coffee drinkers are actually more sensitive to the bitter taste of caffeine. Coffee is a complex beverage – and it’s experienced differently by everyone. Your appreciation (or not) of coffee is largely driven by genetics, which control a host of factors raging from your caffeine […]
Is Caffeine In Your Genes?
via Bill Murray, NCA President & CEO on LinkedIn Daylight savings time is over — will you be grabbing an extra cup of coffee this afternoon? A recent article in National Geographic looks at the latest research behind why you love (or don’t love) coffee. Spoiler alert: It’s in your genes! While […]
New Seasonal Flavors Spice Up Fall Coffee Menus
4 in 5 consumers say they look forward to fall seasonal items the most Is this the end of pumpkin spice? By Amanda Topper, Mintel The following is an edited excerpt from the Mintel Blog. Read the full post Wake up and smell the coffee: Pumpkin spice’s reign as top autumn […]