The Science of Coffee

Speaker: Andrea Illy, Chairman, illycaffè S.p.A.
Sponsored by: Science & the City

What makes a great cup of coffee great? Is it the bean? The roast? The water? The "crema?"

Andrea Illy, Chairman of illycafè, S.p.A. and coauthor and publisher of Espresso Coffee: the Chemistry of Quality will explain all at the inaugural event in this year's Science of Food Series at the Academy with a lecture on "The Science of Coffee." In addition to discussing the scientific basis of our understanding of great coffee, come join us after the lecture for an espresso or cappuccino at the post-event reception.

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