Thailand, the third-largest coffee producer in Southeast Asia, is now home to Coffogenic, a new functional beverage made from the husks of arabica coffee cherries.

Globally, up to 50% of the coffee harvest is discarded, as only the beans are used in traditional production. The remaining parts of the coffee cherry, including the husk and pulp, are often overlooked despite their rich nutritional profile.

Coffogenic aims to change that by giving the husks new life as a health-promoting drink. Recognized for its antioxidant properties and functional benefits, the product has already been approved as a novel food by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The product will be sold through the Coffogenic website in addition to major Asian retailers.

Image Credit: Coffogenic, Hollkoff