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Darwin’s Coffee House: Exploring the science behind your cup of coffee

August 22nd, 2017

28-29 September 2017
Charles Darwin House, 12 Roger Street, London WC1N 2JU

In celebration of International Coffee Day (1 October 2017), six of the largest bioscience societies in the UK are organising a two-day public event showcasing current areas of coffee research.

Science and the Future of Coffee
Thursday 28 September, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

An evening with leading UK scientists, this event will demonstrate how science can help guide the future of the coffee industry. The public talks will be followed by Q&A session and a coffee-themed drinks reception.

Speakers and topics include:
•   Dr Aaron P. Davis, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Coffee under threat from climate change
•   Prof. Jeremy Haggar, University of Greenwich: Best practices in sustainable farming, from shade-grown coffee, certification schemes to ecosystem services
•   Dr Charlotte Mills, King's College London: The impact of coffee on the health of our hearts
•   Dr Claudio Avignone-Rossa, University of Surrey: Recycling coffee waste to produce energy

Free coffee exhibition
Friday 29 September, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Scientists and coffee experts will take visitors on a coffee journey from crop to cup through a number of exhibits, experiments and interactive activities. An event in support of Macmillan Cancer Support's national coffee morning, visitors can enjoy free coffee and show their support.

Highlights include:
•   A sneak preview of how coffee waste could be the biofuel of the future
•   A 'super-tasting' session exploring how genetics and coffee production affect our taste
•   Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Union Hand-Roasted Coffee showcasing their latest coffee project
•   Exploration of the role of microbes in the coffee journey, from fermentation during production to bioconversion of waste

More information:
Charles Darwin House is home to six charities active in the biosciences: British Ecological Society, Royal Society of Biology, Biochemical Society, Microbiology Society, Society for Applied Microbiology and Society for Experimental Biology.

‘Science and the Future of Coffee’ takes place on Thursday 28 September, 6:30-9:00pm. Members of the public can book tickets on Eventbrite. Tickets are priced at £3 and all proceeds will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Friday exhibition is free and visitors can drop in from 10:00am-3pm.

Journalists are welcome to attend both events. For press passes or to request high-resolution images, please contact:

Sabrina Weiss
Press Officer, British Ecological Society
Email: sabrina@britishecologicalsociety.org
Tel: +44 (0)207 685 2523

Provided by British Ecological Society

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