Coffee is highly tolerant to cadmium, nickel and zinc: Plant and soil nutritional status, metal distribution and bean yield

► Coffee is highly tolerant to Cd, Ni and Zn. ► The distribution of Cd, Ni and Zn in coffee plants varies according to the organ. ► Little Cd, Ni and Zn are transported to the beans. ► The nutritional status of coffee plants is little affected by Cd, Ni or Zn.