Decision making

Colonialism and Coffee: How European Powers Shaped Global Coffee Production

Colonialism and Coffee: How European Powers Shaped Global Coffee Production

Explore the complex relationship between colonialism and coffee production. Learn how European colonial powers established coffee plantations, controlled trade routes, and created lasting impacts on coffee-producing regions that persist today.

Coffee Houses History: How Penny Universities Shaped Modern Society

Coffee Houses History: How Penny Universities Shaped Modern Society

Explore how 17th century coffee houses became intellectual centers, earned the nickname 'penny universities,' and fostered the Enlightenment. Discover coffee house history in England, their role in business, politics, and social change.

Response surface methodology (RSM)

Response surface methodology (RSM)

How Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is applied in coffee research to optimize brewing and roasting by modeling variable interactions.

Gender equity and inclusion

Gender equity and inclusion

The importance of gender equity in coffee, challenges women face in the supply chain, and initiatives promoting inclusion and empowerment.

Weather mitigation strategies

Weather mitigation strategies

This topic explains how farmers manage weather-related risks during coffee drying and storage, with strategies to protect against rain, humidity, wind, and excessive sun exposure.

Labor management and safety

Labor management and safety

This topic covers the principles of labor management and worker safety in coffee farming, including recruitment, fair practices, health protection, and compliance with ethical and legal standards.