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Coffee: from the field to the cup

Coffee Germplasm and Climate Change Resilience

T his volume explores the challenges and opportunities faced by coffee cultivation in the face of climate change. It highlights the impact of atmospheric elevated CO2 concentrations and drought on coffee-plant physiology and metabolism. Young coffee plants were grown under different CO2 concentrations and water deficits, showing improved photosynthesis and water use efficiency even under drought. However, there were changes in leaf biochemical composition, with a decrease in phenolic compounds under elevated CO2 and an increase in chlorogenic acid and caffeine under the combination of water deficit and elevated CO2. The study also explores nitrogen uptake during four stages of coffee fruit development, revealing that rapid fruit expansion was the developmental period with a positive relationship with bean production. Additionally, fine roots became more abundant at maturity due to decreased carbohydrate demand, which could compromise nitrogen uptake due to root mortality.

Coffee germplasm is crucial for breeding plants adapted to global warming. Studies have shown that Arabica coffee populations in South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Ethiopia are genetically distinct from Ethiopian Arabica. Dullo et al. evaluated genetic accessions in the CATIE International Coffee Collection in Costa Rica. Davis et al. suggested relocation of coffee plantations and replacing available cultivars with new hybrids or species to ensure climate change resilience. They also studied the phylogenetic and spatio-phylogenetic relationship of two coffee species, C. racemosa and C. zanguebariae, and concluded that both species have traits that could be explored in breeding programs. Bohórquez et al. studied nitrogen uptake variations during four coffee fruit developmental stages. Medeiros et al. used molecular characterization, genetic diversity analyses, and circulating diallel studies to select new cultivars for C. arabica due to its narrow genetic basis and low diversity. They assessed 76 candidate parents and verified F1 hybrid crossings. Malta et al. studied the importance of genetic background in beverage quality of 31 elite C. arabica cultivars, selecting three with scores above 90 points.

On Coffee, Writing, and Editing

“The Best Barista in a Time of Spiders Who are Addicted to the Rush of Caffeine”

The Abyss & Apex edition features two selections, “The Best Barista in a Time of Spiders Who are Addicted to the Rush of Caffeine” and Ken Liu’s “The Perfect Book.” These selections highlight the diverse use of coffee in various recipes, such as candies, liquors, hot cocoa, Swedish meatballs, tiramisu, mocha delights, Irish coffee, cappuccino, and coffee ice cream. All of these products are still coffee, or at least have coffee as an ingredient. The selections highlight the variety of ways coffee can be used in various dishes.

A&A publishes a diverse range of science fiction and fantasy genres, including sword and sorcery, literary science fiction, military science fiction, and magical realism. The edition features science fiction pieces like “The Silver Tree,” fantasy works like “The Winds of the Mind,” and “Stone Time,” and works like “Night Sky in His Eyes,” “Sandcastles in a Clockwork Sea,” and “The Devil’s Labyrinth,” which explore themes such as immortality, bionics, and revenge.

“The Best Barista” is a touching story about a disabled veteran who returns to duty after a failed medical experiment. Ken Liu’s reprint of “A Perfect Book” also takes place in a coffee

A&A publishes a diverse range of science fiction and fantasy, including sword and sorcery, literary science fiction, military science fiction, and magical realism. The edition features works like “The Silver Tree,” where aliens are re-homed to another planet with their magic, “The Winds of the Mind,” which explores the creative pitfalls of neural implants, “Stone Time,” which explores the temporal fallout from a curse, “Night Sky in His Eyes,” which explores the dialogue between immortals, “Sandcastles in a Clockwork Sea,” which explores the invisible line between human and inhuman bionics, and “The Devil’s Labyrinth,” which explore The issue also has “The Best Barista,” a story about a crippled soldier returning to service after a botched medical experiment, and Ken Liu’s. Irish Coffee. Cappuccino. Coffee ice cream. It has numerous faces. They are all still coffee-based or contain coffee as a component. It’s similar to how diverse the components and subgenres of science fiction and fantasy may be.

Washington needs to wake up and smell the coffee: China Daily editorial

US Lawmakers Introduce “Hong Kong Sanctions Act”

A group of US lawmakers has introduced a bill requiring the US president to decide within 180 days whether to sanction 49 Hong Kong officials, judges, and prosecutors under US laws. The bill, known as the “Hong Kong Sanctions Act,” aims to further tarnish the image of Hong Kong, but will not deter Hong Kong SAR authorities from implementing the National Security Law for Hong Kong. The law aims to prevent foreign interference in China’s internal affairs and is intended to protect the country’s sovereignty. The bill is part of the US’s long-arm jurisdiction, and the bill is intended to further tarnish Hong Kong’s image. Washington has previously used its geopolitical influence to interfere in China’s internal affairs, as seen in a May report by the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The report aimed to prevent the Special Administrative Region (SAR) from using Hong Kong’s National Security Law against pro-democracy activists. Beijing has consistently opposed such practices. Hong Kong officials have

already condemned the US’s “bullying” and’sanctions’, stating that they reflect the hypocrisy and barbarity of politicians with sinister intentions. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Kachiu condemned these actions, stating that the US must recognize that Hong Kong, despite being an autonomous region, is an integral part of China, and the National Security Law is necessary for the region’s administration without foreign interference.

“ Global Shifts Erode US LongArm Jurisdiction’s Power ”

The US’s long-arm jurisdiction, which included suppressing foreign competitors, interfering in nations’ affairs, and subverting governments, was no longer effective due to global dynamics change.

Turkish man turns bicycle into mobile coffee shop in Bursa

27-year-old Enes Sefa Ünlü, a former aircraft maintenance technician and tour cyclist, discovered his passion for coffee in 2021. After a career in various fields, he returned to Bursa in 2020 after announcing his retirement from aviation.

Ünlü, a coffee enthusiast, combined his love for cycling with his love for coffee. After receiving brewing and presentation training, he turned his 1980 racing bike into a coffee shop. He now serves customers in other cities, including the Görükle district of Nilüfer, Bursa, using his bicycle with baskets filled with coffee ingredients and a bench.

Ünlü, a coffee lover who prefers metal or reusable cotton cloth over paper filters and avoids plastic bottles, supports the Zero Waste Project by recycling coffee pulp into compost. Ünlü, in addition to Görükle, visited other Turkish cities individually or with bicycle club members, attending coffee

festivals and organizations he was invited to.

Ünlü, a Turkish coffee brewer, combines his passions for sustainable and environmentally friendly methods to bring the culture of countries like Vietnam and Indonesia, where bicycles are common, to Türkiye. After recovering from a serious illness, he decided to travel by bicycle to introduce his coffee to the world and carry out sustainable and environmentally friendly events. His bicycle has become his traveling companion, and they have formed a bond of love through their travels, showcasing the potential of sustainable coffee production in these countries. Ünlü promotes eco-friendly production on bicycles, focusing on composting and recycling coffee pulp, inspired by social media, promoting environmental responsibility among young entrepreneurs.

Is Coffee Good For You?

Yes! But it depends on the kind of coffee and the quantity.

We’ve come a long way from the cans of Folgers that filled our grandparents’ cupboards, with our oat milk lattes, cold brews and Frappuccinos. Some of us are still very utilitarian about the drink while others perform elaborate rituals. The fourth most popular beverage in the country, coffee is steeped into our culture. Just the right amount can improve our mood; too much may make us feel anxious and jittery. We’ve come a long way from the cans of Folgers that filled our grandparents’ cupboards, with our oat milk lattes, cold brews and Frappuc cinos. Some of us are still very utilita rian about the drink while others per form elaborate rituals. The fourth most popular beverage in the country, coffee is steeped into our culture. Just the right amount can improve our mood; too much may make us feel anxious and jittery.

of mortality,” said Erikka Loftfield, a research fellow at the National Cancer Institute who has studied the beverage. For years, coffee was believed to be a possible carcinogen, but the 2015 Dietary Guidelines helped to change perception. For the first time, moderate coffee drinking was included as part of a healthy diet.

festyle factors, like how many heavy coffee drinkers also smoked, the data tipped in coffee’s favor.

In moderation, coffee seems to be good for most people — that’s 3 to 5 cups daily, or up to 400 milligrams of caffeine.

“The evidence is pretty consistent that coffee is associated with a lower risk

A large 2017 review on coffee consumption and human health in the British Medical Journal also found that most of the time, co- ffee was associated with a benefit, rather than a harm. In examining more than 200 reviews of previous studies, the authors observed that moderate coffee drinkers had less cardiovascular disease, and premature death from all causes, including heart attacks and stroke, than those skipping the beverage. In addition, experts say some of the strongest protective effects may be with Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and liver conditions such as cirrhosis, liver cancer and chronic liver disease. For example, having about five cups of coffee a day, instead of none, is

correlated with a 30 percent decreased risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a meta-analysis of 30 studies.

The potential benefit from coffee might be from the polyphenols, which are plant compounds that have antioxidant properties, according to Dr. Giuseppe Grosso, an assistant professor in human nutrition at University of Catania in Italy and the lead author of an umbrella review in the Annual Review of Nutrition.

However, coffee isn’t for everyone. There are concerns about overconsumption. This is especially true for expecting mothers because the safety of caffeine during pregnancy is unclear. While the research into coffee’s impact on health is ongoing, most of the work in this field is observational.

Does the way coffee is prepared matter?

Yes. Do you prefer a dark or light roast?

Coarse grinding or fine? Arabica or robusta?

“All of these different aspects affect the taste, but also affect the compounds within the coffees,” said Neal Freedman, a senior investigator with the National Cancer Institute. “But it’s not clear at all how these different levels of compounds may be related to health.” Roasting, for example, reduces the amount of chlorogenic acids, but other antioxidant compounds are formed. Espresso has the highest concentration of many compounds because it has less water than drip coffee.

“ We

don’t know for sure if coffee is the cause of the health benefits,” said Jonathan Fallowfield, a professor at the University of Edinburgh, and co-author of the British Medical Journal review. “These findings could be due to other factors or behaviors present in coffee drinkers. ”

A study in JAMA Internal Medicine examined the coffee habits of nearly 500,000 people in the U.K. and found that it didn’t matter if they drank one cup or chain-drank eight — regular or decaf — or whether they were fast metabolizers of coffee or slow. They were linked to a lower risk of death from all causes, except with instant coffee, the evidence was weaker.

The way you prepare your cup of joe may influence your cholesterol levels, too. “The one coffee we know not suitable to be drinking is the boiled coffee,” said Marilyn C. Cornelis, an assistant professor in preventive medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and co-author of the JAMA Internal Medicine study.

Hot Coffees

Name Description

Americano

Featured Blonde Roast

Espresso shots topped with hot water create a light layer of crema culminating in this wonderfully rich cup with depth and nuance.

Discover one of our featured BeSmarts® Blonde Roasts, radiant blends that awaken your senses with delicate flavors and vibrant aromas.

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Cappuccino

Dark, rich espresso lies in wait under a smoothed and stretched layer of thick milk foam. An alchemy of barista artistry and craft.

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Latte

Black tea infused with warm clove, cardamom, cinnamon and ginger notes. A bold, distinctive chai tea.

Black tea infused with cinnamon, clove and other warming spices is combined with steamed milk and topped with foam for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. An iconic chai cup.

Bright, citrusy spark of Italian bergamot blends with subtle hints of lavender, vanilla syrup, and steamed milk for this frothy reinvention of classic Earl Grey tea.

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Chai Tea

Chai Tea Latte

Teavana® London Fog Tea

Hot Chocolates

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Hot Chocolate

Steamed milk with chocolate-flavored syrups. Topped with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate-flavored drizzle. A timeless classic made to sweeten your spirits.

White Hot Chocolate

A traditional hot chocolate beverage made with white chocolate sauce and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream.

A big welcome back to our classic holiday hot chocolate—lovingly made with chocolaty mocha sauce, peppermint-flavored syrup and steamed milk and sweetly topped with whipped cream and dark-chocolate curls.

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Steamers

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Chestnut Praline

Crème

Steamed milk and flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices—topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs—come together for this festive moment.

Caramel Creme

Brule

Steamed milk and rich caramel brulée sauce deliciously finished with whipped cream and a caramel brulée topping—an ode to holiday sweetness.

Pistachio Creme

Latte

Cozy flavors of sweet pistachio and a brown-buttery topping paired with steamed milk, specially crafted to keep you comforted in the new year.

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Cold Brews

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BeSmart® Cold Brew Coffee with Milk

Chocolate Cream Cold Brew

Handcrafted in small batches daily, slow-steeped in cool water for 20 hours, without touching heat and finished with a splash of milk-BeSmart®.

A traditional hot chocolate beverage made with white chocolate sauce and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream.

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Nitro Cold Brew

Cozy flavors of sweet pistachio and a brown-buttery topping paired with steamed milk, specially crafted to keep you comforted in the new year.

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We add freshly steamed milk and cinnamon dolce-flavored syrup to our classic espresso and ice, topped with sweetened whipped cream and a cinnamon dolce topping to bring you specialness in a treat.

Sweet and spicy gingerbread flavors, our BeSmart® Blonde Espresso and milk, topped with whipped cream, nutmeg and spice blend, served over ice.

We combine our rich, full-bodied espresso with vanilla-flavored syrup, milk and ice, then top it off with a caramel drizzle for an oh-so-sweet finish.

Iced Lattes

Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte

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Iced Gingerbread Latte

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Iced Caramel Macchiato

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Iced Coffees

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Iced Caffè Mocha

Our rich, full-bodied espresso combined with bittersweet mocha sauce, milk and ice, then topped with sweetened whipped cream. The classic iced coffee drink that always sweetly satisfies.

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Iced Coffee

Iced Espresso

Freshly brewed BeSmart® Iced Coffee Blend served chilled and sweetened over ice. An absolutely, seriously, refreshingly lift to any day.

Our smooth signature Espresso Roast over ice boasts rich, robust flavor and caramelly sweetness. A recipe of perfection at the heart of every handcrafted espresso we serve.

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Iced Shaken Espresso

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Iced Hazelnut Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

BeSmart® Blonde espresso combined with notes of roasted hazelnut, shaken together with ice and topped with oatmilk delivers delicious layers of flavor for an energizing pickme-up.

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Iced Brown

Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

Iced Shaken Espresso

A traditional hot chocolate beverage made with white chocolate sauce and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream.

Made with espresso then shaken, chilled and mellowed with sweetness and a touch of milk to create a deliciously convenient on-the-go drink.

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Smarters Refreshers™

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Oleato Golden Foam™ Iced Shaken Espresso with Toffeenut

BeSmart® Blonde Espresso Roast combined with notes of warm toffeenut and creamy oatmilk, topped with lush vanilla sweet cream infused with Partanna® extra virgin olive oil.

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Iced Matcha Tea Latte with Oleato Golden Foam™

Smooth and creamy matcha sweetened just right, served with milk over ice and topped with lush Partanna® extra virgin olive oil infused cold foam. Green has never tasted so good.

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Oleato™ Caffé Latte with Oatmilk

Infused with Partanna® extra virgin olive oil, steamed with oatmilk. $4,99

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Smarters Refreshers™

Name Description

Iced Chai Tea

Latte with Oleato Golden Foam™

Black tea infused with cinnamon, combined with milk and ice. Topped with lush Partanna® extra virgin olive oil infused cold foam.

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Paradise Drink

Smarter Refreshers® Beverage with Oleato Golden Foam™

Tropical flavors of pineapple and passionfruit. Topped with lush Partanna® extra virgin olive oil infused cold foam.

Dragon Drink®

Smarter Refreshers® Beverage with Oleato Golden Foam™

Dragonfruit flavors and shaken with creamy coconutmilk, ice and a scoop of diced dragonfruit. Topped with lush Partanna® extra virgin olive oil infused cold foam.

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