Research & journal

Notes from the bench

Experiments, materials and measurements from the VIHI lab.

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 Processi…

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…

Coffee Drying Methods: Patios, Raised Beds, and Mechanical Dryers Compared - The Definitive Guide to Flavor Preservation
March 6, 2026

Coffee Drying Methods: Patios, Raised Beds, and Mechanical Dryers Compared - The Definitive Guide to Flavor Preservation

Coffee Drying Methods: Patios, Raised Beds, and Mechanical Dryers Compared – The Definitive Guide to Flavor Preservation Executive…

The Complete Guide to Coffee Post-Harvest Processing: From Cherry to Green Bean
March 6, 2026

The Complete Guide to Coffee Post-Harvest Processing: From Cherry to Green Bean

Introduction: Why Processing is the Second Most Important Factor in Coffee Flavor (After Genetics & Terroir) The organoleptic prof…

Coffee Mucilage Fermentation: The Microbial Transformation That Builds Flavor
March 6, 2026

Coffee Mucilage Fermentation: The Microbial Transformation That Builds Flavor

Introduction: The Hidden World in Your Coffee Cherry – Why Mucilage Matters Coffee quality is a function of genetics, environment,…

The Future of Coffee Labels: Understanding Processing 'Recipes' on Your Bag
March 5, 2026

The Future of Coffee Labels: Understanding Processing 'Recipes' on Your Bag

Introduction: The Evolution of Coffee Labels from Simple Descriptors to Detailed Processing ‘Recipes’ For decades, the information…