Terroir

2 articles

Split image contrasting a high-altitude coffee plantation with a lush vineyard, illustrating the impact of geography and climate on food.

What is Terroir and How Does It Shape Our Food?

Coffee cultivated above 1000 meters in low-rainfall areas consistently yields a more aromatic, acidic, and appreciated cup.

Camille Rousseau·May 19, 2026

Close-up of vineyard soil revealing a vibrant microbial ecosystem, with blurred grapevines in the background, symbolizing the hidden influence on wine terroir.

Food

What is Terroir in Wine? Exploring Microbial Influence

Forget sun, soil, and slope: recent research suggests the unique taste of your favorite vintage might actually be shaped by invisible microbial communities living in the vineyard's soil.

Camille Rousseau·May 10, 2026