The Science of Coffee
Speaker: Andrea Illy, Chairman, illycaffè S.p.A
When: Dec 6, 2007 from 6-7:30pm
Where: New York Academy of Science, 7 world trade center 40th Floor, New York, NY 10007
Sponsored by: Science & the City
What makes a great cup of coffee great? Is it the bean? The roast? The water? The "crema?"
Andrea Illy, Chairman of illycafè, S.p.A. and coauthor and publisher of Espresso Coffee: the Chemistry of Quality will explain all at the inaugural event in this year's Science of Food Series at the Academy with a lecture on "The Science of Coffee." In addition to discussing the scientific basis of our understanding of great coffee, come join us after the lecture for a fresh-brewed espresso at the post-event reception.
For More info: http://www.nyas.org/events/eventDetail.asp?eventID=10321&date=12/6/2007%206:00:00%20PM