01 — Brief Description of Project
looking at the science of coffee, from how caffeine affects the body to what happens during roasting and brewing. Exploring why coffee is such a big part of daily life, especially for college students.
02 — Articles and Sources
Interview(s) with a Key Player
- Interview with James Hoffmann: “James Hoffmann answers the internet’s burning questions about coffee.” — https://www.wired.com/video/watch/tech-support-james-hoffmann-answers-coffee-questions-from-twitter
Popular Articles (Survey of the Topic)
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“How the right amount of caffeine unlocks lifelong benefits for your body and brain” – ScienceFocus – Explains how caffeine can lift mood and alertness, and the science behind dosage and timing.
Scholarly / Technical Article
- “Monitoring Chemical Changes of Coffee Beans During Roasting Using Real-time NIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics”— https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12161-023-02473-w
Historical Sources
- History of coffee: “History of coffee | Origin, Spread, Ethiopia, Arabia, Facts & Timeline” — https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-coffee
Additional Articles / Expanded Topics
- “From plant to paper cup: The economics of coffee in one story” – World Economic Forum – A breakdown of global coffee supply chains, cost margins, and who profits most in the industry.
03 — Related Image Gallery
04 — Links Used in Infographic
Caffeine Use Among College Students Study (NIH / PubMed)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
