Hawaii Coffee Farms Face Long Recovery After Hurricane Lala

Hawaii National Guardsmen alongside first responders conducting searches in the Ka’u District on Aug. 19. Hawaii National Guard public domain photo. Coffee farms across southern Hawaii Island are assessing crop, tree and infrastructure losses following Hurricane Lala, which brought damaging winds and extreme rainfall to some of the state’s key coffee-growing areas earlier this month….

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    David Beckham just gave this Ninja coffee machine a luxury makeover and coffee lovers can’t wait to get their hands on it

    For anyone who considers their morning coffee a ritual rather than a routine, David Beckham’s latest collaboration is about to make the kitchen a whole lot more appealing. Beckham has teamed up with Ninja for the first product design partnership between the global ambassador and the appliance brand, resulting in the limited-edition Ninja Luxe Café…

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      Comparing Eucalyptus, Oil Palm, Coconut Shell, and Coffee Husk Biochars for Soil and Water Remediation

      SummaryBiochar’s effectiveness depends heavily on its feedstock. This article examines four common biomass sources—eucalyptus wood waste, oil palm fronds, coconut shells, and coffee husks—highlighting their carbon yields, adsorption capacities for heavy metals, and impacts on soil pH and organic matter. By synthesizing peer‑reviewed studies and field trials, we offer producers and land managers a decision‑making…

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        ‘Compostable’ Coffee Cups May Shed More Plastic than the Ones They’re Meant to Replace

        Paper cups lined with plant-based plastic are often marketed as the eco-friendly choice at coffee shops and cafeterias. But new research by University of Queensland scientists suggests that when it comes to shedding tiny plastic particles into hot beverages, these biodegradable cups may actually be worse offenders than their conventional counterparts. Shi et al. demonstrate…

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