By Ko Dong-hwan The world needs more new varieties of coffee beans so that bean farmers and producers can make more profit and the market does not get monopolised by a few coffee-producing countries or roasters that offer limited choices, according to the head of World Coffee Research (WCR). Jennifer “Vern” Long, chief executive of … Read more
Another month, another crop of freshly opened coffee shops – Hongkongers are consistently showered with great cafe options, and this latest set sees some newcomers along with several stalwarts expanding their footprint in new neighbourhoods. And, dare we say it, Hong Kong International Airport is no longer a speciality coffee desert, which will go some … Read more
WASHINGTON: You might call it a cup of Joe, java, mud, brew, mocha, or your morning jolt. Coffee undoubtedly is a big part of global culture, and the kind made from the Arabica bean is the most appreciated by coffee drinkers. Researchers now have unlocked the genome of the Arabica species and traced its origins … Read more
