Get used to expensive coffee. And It’ll probably taste worse too
A global shortage of arabica coffee beans is tempting roasters to swap in the harsher robusta variety
21 November 2021 - 18:12
Coffee snobs have a lot to worry about right now. A global shortage of beans is already threatening to push up prices at cafes and supermarkets. Now, your morning cappuccino or latte might start leaving a bitter taste for other reasons too...
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