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Change is brewing in the coffee industry. What lies ahead?
Your morning cup of coffee carries a bigger story than most of us realize. While demand stays strong, the future of coffee is under strain from climate change, rising costs, and a dwindling farm workforce. Growers in Brazil, Ethiopia, and beyond are already feeling the squeeze as prime coffee land shrinks and younger generations walk away from the fields. Arabica still dominates, but researchers are testing heat-tolerant varieties — and even exploring synthetic brews. Coffee isn’t disappearing, but it may not taste the same tomorrow. James Doubek with NPR has the full story.
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