One can find a very broad range of characteristics in coffee. From earthy tones to nutty flavors, sweet fruit, to floral and tea-like aromatics, there is a wide and complicated spectrum of taste experiences to be had through our beloved beverage. But what determines which of these characteristics will be most pleasurable to your taste buds and, moreover, can coffee be customized to your genetic code? Harry Koundakjian, founder of Beverage Genetics, is on a quest to help you find the coffee that is right for you, one that is based on your genetics.
With Beverage Genetics, Harry developed a process for testing the chemical properties of brewed coffee that helps us understand the concentration of caffeine and recommends the best coffee. When this information is paired with the consumer's survey and genetic data, Beverage Genetics makes the match, much to the delight of the coffee consumer. These developments are a first within the coffee community and were made possible thanks to the world-class research facilities at 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ.