Major pests: coffee leaf rust, berry borer
This topic introduces the two most destructive coffee pests worldwide—coffee leaf rust (CLR) and coffee berry borer (CBB)—their biology, symptoms, and management strategies.
Global coffee
Pacamara and Pacas traits
This topic explores the Pacas and Pacamara coffee varieties, their origins in El Salvador, their distinctive traits, and their importance in specialty coffee cultivation.
Plant morphology: roots, leaves, flowers, cherries
This topic introduces the main structural features of the coffee plant—its roots, leaves, flowers, and cherries—and explains their roles in growth, reproduction, and quality of the final cup.
Arabica vs Canephora (Robusta) vs Liberica/Excelsa
This topic compares the three main commercial coffee species—Arabica, Robusta (Canephora), and Liberica/Excelsa—covering their genetics, cultivation environments, bean traits, flavor profiles, and market roles.
Impact of globalization on coffee identity
This topic explores how globalization reshaped coffee’s identity, blending local traditions with global trade, creating both opportunities and challenges in how coffee is grown, marketed, and consumed worldwide.
Modern trends: traceability and transparency
In this topic we explore how modern coffee culture emphasizes traceability and transparency, why these values matter to consumers, and how technology and direct trade practices are reshaping the coffee supply chain.