Flavor and Wellness

Coffee

3 articles

A person tasting coffee, with visual cues of color change influencing their perception of creaminess in a simulated environment.
Food

How Senses and Psychology Shape Flavor Perception

In a virtual reality experiment, coffee drinkers perceived light brown coffee as significantly creamier than dark brown coffee, even though the actual beverage was identical.

Isabella Cortez·April 24, 2026
A close-up of a delicious ube latte with purple foam art in a stylish UK cafe, surrounded by happy customers enjoying the trendy new drink.
Drinks

UK Cafes Embrace Ube for Trendy New Coffees and Drinks

Last month, Starbucks and Costa launched an array of ube-flavored drinks across their UK stores, marking the purple yam's rapid ascent from niche Filipino ingredient to a mainstream sensation.

Daniel Moretti·April 17, 2026
A vibrant purple ube latte served in a clear glass, with a coffee shop ambiance in the background.
Drinks

Ube Coffee Drinks from Major Chains

Major chains like Starbucks and Costa are introducing ube coffee drinks.

Daniel Moretti·April 17, 2026