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Since it's National Coffee Day, let's talk about this massive study that says coffee helps women age better

Harvard researchers tracked nearly 50,000 women over three decades to evaluate how midlife coffee drinking affects physical and cognitive health past age 70. The long-term data revealed how routine caffeine intake shapes the odds of thriving in older age.

Yahoo Creators · · 3 min read

Also today

Researchers in India spent a decade tracking weather metrics and infection rates across Arabica plots to isolate the exact drivers of coffee leaf rust.

science / health

10-Year Study Reveals What Really Triggers Coffee Leaf Rust in India

Global Agriculture · · 4 min read

Convenience-store coffee programs rely on turning occasional stops into daily routines, but getting a first-time buyer to return poses a steep retention challenge.

cafe / retail

How to turn a convenience-store coffee visit into a habit

CSP Daily News · · 2 min read

Before specialty roasts and manual brewing took hold in Rajasthan's capital, one local entrepreneur set out to reshape how the city understood its morning cup.

people / culture

International Coffee Day: How Dushyant Singh Is Changing The Way Jaipur Experiences Coffee

Outlook Traveller · · 5 min read

In other news…

  1. A nationwide consumer survey examined where Canadian consumers purchase their at-home coffee and which packaged brands dominate household kitchens. The findings highlight how bulk retail strategy shapes daily brewing habits.

    cafe / retail

    Drip coffee, Costco and Dunkin’: A look at coffee trends in Canada

    Canadian Grocer · · 2 min read

  2. Rising cafe prices have pushed more consumers toward home brewing, but outfitting a kitchen with quality equipment requires careful budgeting. Exactly how much a household needs to invest depends on drink preferences and routine.

    equipment / technology

    How Much Should You Spend On A Good Coffee Maker In 2026?

    Mashed · · 2 min read

  3. For decades, large metal cans and automatic drip machines anchored the morning rituals of households across the United States.

    people / culture

    The rise and fall of forgotten coffee brands that shaped American nostalgia and culture-What happened to t

    The Economic Times · · 3 min read

  4. After leaving military service and struggling with post-deployment isolation, one Wisconsin veteran turned to small-batch roasting as a way to heal. How a solitary online venture evolved into a regional initiative for service members.

    people / culture

    Marine veteran’s coffee business gives back to those who served

    WBAY · · 2 min read

  5. Researchers investigated how regular and decaffeinated brews reshape communication along the gut-brain axis. How specific microbial shifts in the digestive tract correlate with mood, memory, and cognitive performance remained to be verified.

    science / health

    Scientists just discovered what coffee really does to your gut and brain

    ScienceDaily · · 5 min read

  6. A scientific review investigates how different preparation styles, from roasting depth to espresso extraction, determine which compounds survive digestion.

    science / health

    From espresso to filter coffee, brewing may shape what reaches your gut

    News-Medical · · 5 min read

  7. In eastern India, a government initiative is training indigenous women to run their own commercial nurseries. The move aims to supply a regional coffee expansion that has drawn substantial state funding.

    origin / farming

    Tribal women turn coffee nursery into rural enterprise

    organiser.org · · 3 min read

  8. A study in Nature Communications followed regular coffee drinkers who suddenly abstained from their daily cups for two weeks. Researchers monitored shifts in mood, cognitive focus, and biological indicators to see how routine intake shapes the gut-brain axis.

    science / health

    Your daily coffee may be doing more than keeping you awake — scientists found a surprising link between yo

    The Economic Times · · 4 min read

  9. For decades, heart patients have been routinely warned to steer clear of caffeinated drinks. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association re-examines the actual clinical link between daily coffee consumption and cardiovascular complications.

    science / health

    Coffee and heart health; chemical exposure; chair yoga

    WJCT News 89.9 · · 1 min read

  10. Discount grocer Aldi manages to keep its Barissimo private-label coffee remarkably affordable even as global commodity prices fluctuate.

    roasting / production

    Who Makes Aldi's Barissimo Coffee?

    Mashed · · 2 min read

  11. An independent Middlesbrough coffee house has rapidly built a dedicated following among local students and commuters. What sets the popular gathering spot apart from the area's typical morning competition.

    cafe / retail

    Why Steam & Bean Middlesbrough is becoming a brunch hotspot

    thenorthernecho.co.uk · · 2 min read

  12. Panama's specialty lots routinely shatter auction benchmarks, commanding sums far beyond typical green bean valuations. A look into the variety and estate responsible explores what drove one particular harvest to set an all-time global record.

    trade / prices

    Which Is the Most Expensive Coffee in the World? Know the Answer

    Jagran Josh · · 2 min read

  13. Twin Valley Coffee started twenty years ago with a hot-air popcorn popper in a rural Pennsylvania front yard. A new flagship build-out brings the family-owned roaster back to where it all began.

    cafe / retail

    Build-Outs Of Coffee: Twin Valley Coffee In Elverson, PA

    Sprudge Coffee · · 4 min read

  14. Three brothers turned a dorm-room protein coffee recipe into a bottled beverage empire, drawing major celebrity backing along the way. How far that early momentum pushed the brand's valuation.

    business / finance

    Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez backed three brothers’ coffee dream and then came a $500 Million valuati

    The Economic Times · · 2 min read

  15. A behind-the-scenes television feature visited Illy's historic headquarters in Trieste to examine how the ninety-year-old Italian roaster standardizes its signature espresso blend.

    roasting / production

    An Inside Look at How Illy Coffee Is Made — Plus, an Exclusive Deal for Viewers

    TODAY.com · · 5 min read

  16. Araku Valley’s specialty Arabica commands luxury retail prices across global markets, driven by the labor of indigenous farming communities in Andhra Pradesh.

    labour / social

    Bottom of the Cup: The Women Who Grow Araku Coffee

    BehanBox · · 15 min read

  17. Researchers examined long-term dietary records from thousands of adults to determine whether the time of day a person drinks coffee affects their metabolic health.

    science / health

    Morning Coffee Linked to 20% Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk

    Seoul Economic Daily · · 2 min read

  18. Single-serve capsules remain a notorious source of packaging waste, prompting manufacturers to experiment with entirely naked grounds.

    equipment / technology

    I Tested Lavazza Groundbreaking Plastic - Free Pod Coffee System

    cnet.com · · 6 min read

  19. Merlo Coffee founder Dean Merlo reflects on a lifetime in the hospitality industry and the shifting dynamics of Brisbane's cafe landscape. He addresses the mounting challenges independent venues face and what regional operators require to survive.

    people / culture

    Brisbane coffee king on the city new cafe scene

    smh.com.au · · 7 min read

  20. For decades dismissed as commercial filler for instant jars and dark roasts, Vietnamese Robusta quietly built a dominant presence in international cups.

    origin / farming

    The Robusta Revolution: How Vietnam Is Forcing Global Coffee Culture To Grow Up

    Vietcetera · · 7 min read