Tag: coffee
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Getting to the bottom of elite coffees
Kopi luwak is a speciality coffee with a unique flacvour, made from ‘beans’ ingested and excreted by the Asian palm civet. Research by Mitra et al. (2025) suggests significant chemical differences between civet and traditional coffee, largely influenced by microbial fermentation in the civet’s gut. Understanding these differences could lead…
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Concrete, grounds for improvement
The use of coffee grounds in concrete enhances strength and sustainability. This breakthrough presents a solution that addresses concerns of building stability, such as those constructed with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
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