How Eugene’s ‘coffee chemist’ might help save your morning cup

Dr. Chris Hendon, an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon, is applying his expertise to an unexpected subject: your morning espresso.

As coffee prices have doubled in the past year and are hitting historic highs, due to climate disasters and new tariffs, cafes are scrambling to control costs without sacrificing quality.

One option that Hendon discovered is remarkably simple…

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