July 18, 2008 - What do rotten eggs, bad breath, and stinky feet all have in common with coffee? Well more than you think! In this months issue - The Science of Coffee Aroma - by Roast Magazine - well discuss one of the complex areas of olfactory research. Even in this modern age we still have not fully understood what makes up coffee's aroma, and we know even less on the science behind smelling itself. Interesting when you consider that 75% of coffee's flavor is simply smell alone. The subject was one which I presented at Specialty Coffee Association's Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. So enjoy this months column as we take you on a brief tour of coffee aroma!

June 17, 2008 - A new study has good news for coffee drinkers: Regular coffee drinking (up to 6 cups per day) is not associated with increased deaths in either men or women. In fact, both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee consumption is associated with a somewhat smaller rate of death from heart disease.

APRIL 10, 2008 - Yesterday, publicists announced that all proceeds from Peter Jones coffee in Sloane Quare will be going to support cancer research. Kopi Luwak, which is typically produced in Indonesia sells for nearly $79 USD (50EUR) here in the states. Though I've never undestood why anyone would want to consumer a coffee excreted from animal, I am glad to hear that its going to a great cause.

Link:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7340005.stm 

MARCH 28, 2008 - Thanks to all who attened the Western Regional Barista Championship (WRBC) in Berkeley, CA this weekend. We had a number of excellent presentations, including a discussion on "Coffee: What Makes it Taste That Way" by Ken Davids. The infamous "Sensory Skills" exam was again presented by me to group of over 50 people. Thanks!!