That coffee you slurped this morning? It’s 600,000 years old. Using genes from coffee plants around the world, researchers built a family tree for the world’s most popular type of coffee, known to ...

Researchers have traced the origins of arabica coffee, the world's most popular type. Using genes from coffee plants around the world, they found that it dates back to approximately 600,000 years ago.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Arabica coffee beans harvested the previous year are stored at a coffee ...