Research & journal

Notes from the bench

Experiments, materials and measurements from the VIHI lab — 186 published notes and counting.

Post-Harvest Processing for Low-Acidity Coffee: Methods for a Smoother Cup
March 8, 2026

Post-Harvest Processing for Low-Acidity Coffee: Methods for a Smoother Cup

Post-Harvest Processing for Low-Acidity Coffee: Methods for a Smoother Cup Introduction The pursuit of the perfect cup of specialt…

The Impact of Processing on Organic Acids: Citric, Malic, and Acetic Acid Profiles
March 8, 2026

The Impact of Processing on Organic Acids: Citric, Malic, and Acetic Acid Profiles

The Impact of Post-Harvest Processing on Organic Acid Profiles in Coffea arabica : Citric, Malic, and Acetic Acid Dynamics Introdu…

Mapping Microbial Metabolites to Flavor Notes: A Guide to Fermentation Flavors
March 8, 2026

Mapping Microbial Metabolites to Flavor Notes: A Guide to Fermentation Flavors

Mapping Microbial Metabolites to Flavor Notes: A Guide to Fermentation Flavors in Specialty Coffee Introduction The pursuit of fla…

Microbial Succession in Extended Anaerobic Fermentation: A Timeline
March 8, 2026

Microbial Succession in Extended Anaerobic Fermentation: A Timeline

Introduction: Why Timeline is the Master Control Variable in Anaerobic Fermentation Anaerobic fermentation, a controlled processin…

Controlled Atmosphere Fermentation: Beyond Anaerobic Sealing - A Technical Guide to Gas Mixtures, Pressure, and Precision Processing
March 7, 2026

Controlled Atmosphere Fermentation: Beyond Anaerobic Sealing - A Technical Guide to Gas Mixtures, Pressure, and Precision Processing

Controlled Atmosphere Fermentation: Beyond Anaerobic Sealing – A Technical Guide to Gas Mixtures, Pressure, and Precision Pr…

The Complete Guide to Coffee Processing Microbiology: From Farm to Fermentation
March 7, 2026

The Complete Guide to Coffee Processing Microbiology: From Farm to Fermentation

The Complete Guide to Coffee Processing Microbiology: From Farm to Fermentation 1. Introduction: The Invisible World in Your Coffe…

The Complete Guide to Advanced Coffee Post-Harvest Processing: From Tradition to Precision Fermentation
March 7, 2026

The Complete Guide to Advanced Coffee Post-Harvest Processing: From Tradition to Precision Fermentation

The Complete Guide to Advanced Coffee Post-Harvest Processing: From Tradition to Precision Fermentation Introduction: Processing a…