For paid subscribers: From the preposterous tech startup that wanted to roast coffee in space to espresso on the International Space Station, there’s a lot of coffee up there.
Many people visit cafes during the workday—but for those who work nights, good coffee remains woefully scarce. Now, one enterprising Australian is trying to change that.
Lots happening in this Roundup, so let’s get going:
Coffee prices will continue increasing, according to Giuseppe Lavazza, chair of Lavazza Group. Arabica futures hit a two-year high in July, and robusta beans remain at record levels due to supply shortages—Lavazza thinks this is going to “force” companies to raise their prices.
A university in China is offering a coffee science and engineering undergraduate degree. The university, Yunnan Agricultural University in China’s main coffee-growing region, adds to a number of institutions that are viewing coffee as a subject of study rather than merely fuel for students.
Brave/foolhardy Australian who want to try Doritos’ new coffee-flavoured tortilla chips can do so by entering an Instagram competition. But should they?
Coffee is basically the liquid version of a Mediterranean diet. So says one health researcher, anyway. Sample quote: “The Mediterranean diet is, primarily, a plant-based diet, and coffee is a plant-based drink.” Thanks for clearing that up, professor.
Read the full Roundup, including more unionizing news and some coffeewashing by Tetra Pak, over at Fresh Cup Magazine:
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