UC Davis has launched The Coffee Center, the first US academic facility focused solely on coffee research and teaching. This 7,000sq ft center aims to foster a talent pipeline in sustainability, sensory appreciation, and brewing innovation. It includes state-of-the-art labs and a pilot roastery, bringing together experts from multiple disciplines. The center's creation follows UC Davis' history with coffee science, which began with an undergraduate course and later included The Coffee Lab. The unveiling event saw participation from industry giants like Peet's Coffee and La Marzocco, highlighting the center's industry support.
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