Importance of Roasting Uniformity

How Roasting Uniformity Impacts Coffee Quality and Research Outcomes

New Variety Testing in Phytotrons

Exploring Plant Science: How Climate-Controlled Greenhouses Enhance Research

Practical Research at Volcán Azul

Launching New Research Projects in Costa Rica: Partnering with Alejo Castro at Volcán Azul to Test and Expand Innovative Techniques

The Coffee Research Station

POMA Coffee Research Station. A climate-controlled greenhouse in Sjælland, Denmark.

Understanding the Impact of Soil Balances

Soil fertility, or the soil's ability to supply essential nutrients for plant growth, relies on a delicate balance of macronutrients.

Breeding for the future

Climate change challenges coffee production by affecting growth, flowering, and fruiting due to rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns.

Implementation at Volcán Azul

POMA focuses on experiments in coffee farming, particularly crop load management, growth regulation, water and fertilizer optimization, and the effects of climate on quality and tree health.

Cold Washed Process

After harvest, coffee seeds must be dried to 10-12% moisture to prevent spoilage. Different drying methods influence the flavor and quality of the final product.

Exploring water's role in coffee.

In coffee, water is crucial to the brew's quality, yet the impact of its mineral composition on flavor is still not well understood in the industry.

Season 1 · Experiment 1

Dissertation on Thinning

In this experiment we are investigating the impact of microclimate on coffee physiology and quality.

Season 1 · Experiment 3

Dissertation on Microclimate

In this experiment, we are studying the effects of different fruit loads on Caturra coffee trees grown in a controlled environment at our research station.

Season 1 · Experiment 4

Dissertation on Cold Washed Process

In this dissertation we are exploring the Cold Washed Process as a preservation technique to highlight the natural qualities of coffees, which is a result of its genetics, cultivation environment, and plant management.

Season 1 · Experiment 5

Dissertation on Pruning

Pruning balances growth and yield in coffee cultivation, promoting plant health, enhancing fruit production, and preventing disease, making it vital for long-term productivity.