Scientists used electricity on coffee and discovered what makes it taste good

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Dr. Kyle Feldmann, a cardiologist, breaks down new findings on the health benefits of drinking multiple cups of coffee a day. An inconsistent cup of coffee can make or break your day — but new research is shedding light on just how the industry can dial up the production process for a more reliable flavor. University of Oregon researchers repurposed a tool called a potentiostat, typically used to test batteries, to send an electrical current through coffee. Through this simple process, they were able to identify coffee's "chemical fingerprint" that determines the drink's flavor. YOUR MORNING COFFEE COULD BE MAKING YOU MORE TIRED, EXPERTS WARN: 'LIKE A ROLLER COASTER' "It's an objective way to make a statement about what people like in a cup of coffee," university chemist Christopher Hendon, the lead researcher known around campus as "Dr. Coffee," sai