The way we drink coffee and tea is changing. Retail sales of refrigerated and shelf-stable coffee and tea products are growing, and the rapid growth of cold brew coffee and tea consumption, in particular, raises the question of microbiological safety.
Coffee lovers in California could soon be jolted awake by a cancer warning displayed in all coffee chains, grocers and other retail store locations. While scientific studies have shown a “cup of joe” can reduce the risk of many diseases, including certain cancers and type 2 diabetes, scientists have also determined that roasted coffee poses a cancer risk. Continue Reading