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Starbucks Created Coffee Seeds That Can Survive Climate Change
One small glimmer of hope for all us coffee lovers.
I limit myself to two cups of coffee a day, but I also use a giant mug to stretch that self-restriction to its limit. Tea is great, too. I drink it most afternoons, but coffee… coffee is my life source. And I’m not alone. According to Statista Consumer Insights, nearly 80 percent of people in America drank two or more cups of coffee — over half consumed three or more — while at home on a weekday in 2021.
The same survey showed that 51 percent of American adults between the ages of 18 and 74 agreed with the following statement: “Coffee is pure pleasure to me.” More than just agreeing with that statement, I feel it in my soul. Unfortunately, coffee, like many other crops, is threatened by climate change. The good news is that Starbucks announced it created a new line of coffee seeds that can withstand global warming-related climate fluctuations.
Coffee Beans and Climate Change
Coffee has a long history with our species and remains cherished by people worldwide. Considering this and the overwhelming options in your grocery store’s coffee aisle, you might assume, like I did, that there are many types of coffee plants.
