The Science of Coffee

Discover how climate change is wreaking havoc on coffee quality and farmer livelihoods. Explore innovative genetic research aimed at creating resilient coffee plants, including the potential of lesser-known species. Hear inspiring stories from Kenyan farmers overcoming challenges with sustainable practices. Listen in as experts highlight the urgent need for investment in the coffee industry to ensure that the beans you'll savor won’t diminish in quality. It's about more than just better brews; it's a critical call to action for all coffee lovers!

The way you brew coffee can turn a delightful cup into a disaster. Discover the science of extraction and how factors like temperature and water quantity shape flavor profiles. Experimenting with different brewing methods, like the AeroPress, reveals surprising taste transformations. Learn why consistency in specialty coffee remains a challenge for cafes and how innovative brewing tech aims to solve it. Dive into the intricate relationship between water temperature and flavor perception to find your perfect brew.

Discover how the quality of water can transform your coffee experience! Journey back billions of years to explore how calcium influences flavor, and learn why mineral-rich waters can make your brew shine. Uncover the surprising impact of limescale on espresso machines and how proper water chemistry plays a crucial role in achieving the perfect shot. Plus, find environmentally friendly tips for sourcing quality water at home. This tale intertwines science, geology, and a passion for coffee that will leave you brewing in bliss!

The Science of Coffee is a journey into coffee's hidden microscopic secrets to help you make even better coffee at home. Across six episodes, documentary maker and coffee professional James Harper takes you deep into the world of water for coffee, coffee extraction, plant genetics, espresso technology, latte foam and sonic seasoning. Press the Subscribe button so you don't miss future episodes! The Science of Coffee is a spin-off series from James Harper's documentary podcast Filter Stories. Follow James on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Mlkk0O Listen to Filter Stories: https://bit.ly/3zb5vnO The Science of Coffee is made possible by these leading coffee organisations: BWT Water and More Marco Beverage Systems Trabocca Eversys Oatly Fiorenzato Listen to A History of Coffee here: https://bit.ly/2NArChO How does Perfect Moose detect what kind of milk is in the pitcher? Click here to find out. Join me at World of Coffee Dubai, 18-20 January. Grab your tickets here. What does the Marco MilkPal look like to you? WALL-E? Something Steve Jobs would be proud of? Check it out here.