What Makes Coffee So Good?

This week Reactions uncovers the chemistry in your morning cup of coffee. There's an incredible amount of science that goes into your beans, dark or light roasts and the entire brewing process.

Special thanks to William Sefton and Cait Lowry at The Coffee Bar (http://www.thecoffeebardc.com/)

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Producer:
Elaine Seward

Writer:
Sophia Cai

Executive Producer:
Adam Dylewski

Scientific consultants:
Joseph Rivera
Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D.
Sophia Cai

Sources:
http://cen.acs.org/articles/92/i39/Coffee-Brew-Coffee-Beans.html
http://www.compoundchem.com/2014/01/30/why-is-coffee-bitter-the-chemistry-of-coffee/
http://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/pressroom/reactions/infographics/coffee-beans-hr.jpg
http://lifehacker.com/5989565/brew-the-perfect-cup-the-complete-guide
http://lifehacker.com/where-can-i-buy-better-coffee-beans-1524434140
http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/make-better-pourover-coffee-how-pourover-works-temperature-timing.html

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