Thanks for the links. China thing has been coming a long time. Never
cupped a Yunan that could score above 80 points. But I guess in
theory it is possible. Starbucks and Nestle are putting big money
there, but presumably just to supply the china market more than
anything. As far as the other 2, I believe little they starbucks says
- they cover their bases. Remember their return to quality?
announcing freshness? roast dates in cafes? going back to their
roots? Bah! The issues with coffee supply are real, but starnucks
does nothing to help in a global way to ensure farmer livelihood by
investing in research - if the cared they would support the GCQRI
initiative. The idea coffee would disappear is just the usual media
dramatization, but the effect of insect damage, fungus and weather is
all very real. Climate change in these higher altitude tropical zones
is really dramatic - ask any coffee farmer who has been around 15-30
years. It's very real.
Tom
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