A study has revealed the molecular mechanisms regulating caffeine biosynthesis in tea plants, identifying crucial genes and microRNAs that control its production. This discovery is a game-changer for ...

Amy McCarthy is a former reporter at Eater, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. Whether in the form of tea, coffee, or a potent energy drink, there’s no ...

For those who love the full flavor of real coffee but can't handle the kick, the genetics revolution may have a solution. Researchers say they have genetically engineered coffee plants that have 70 ...

For those who love the full flavor of real coffee but can't handle the kick, the genetics revolution may have a solution. Researchers say they have genetically engineered coffee plants that have 70 ...

Tea drinkers who seek the popular beverage's soothing flavor without its explosive caffeine jolt could soon have a new, naturally low-caffeine option. Scientists report that a recently discovered wild ...

Michael Pollan has been getting into a different beat. For the past several years, America's leading food expert has been writing about drugs, including psychedelics like LSD, which he experimented ...

For those who love the full flavor of real coffee but can't handle the kick, the genetics revolution may have a solution. Researchers say they have genetically engineered coffee plants that have 70 ...

THE WORLD loves a cuppa. Even though it takes just a few grams for a brew-up, some 3m tonnes of tea are consumed every year. And tea can be good for you, as it contains compounds that help to lower ...