How Climate Change Is Impacting Coffee Bean Supply
Coffee lovers, here’s the reality behind your daily cup: climate change is putting global coffee production at risk.
🔥 Rising TemperaturesArabica coffee—the world’s most popular bean—grows best in cool, stable climates. As temperatures rise, many traditional coffee-growing regions are becoming too hot, reducing both yield and bean quality.
🌧️ Unpredictable WeatherExtreme rainfall, droughts, and shifting seasons disrupt coffee plant cycles. Farmers struggle with irregular flowering and harvest times, making production less predictable and more expensive.
🐛 Pests & DiseasesWarmer climates fuel the spread of pests like the coffee berry borer and diseases such as coffee leaf rust, damaging crops and increasing losses for farmers.
🌱 Shrinking Suitable LandExperts predict that by 2050, up to 50% of current coffee-growing areas may become unsuitable. Farmers are being forced to move to higher altitudes or change crops entirely.
💰 What This Means for UsLess supply + higher production risk = higher coffee prices and potential shortages of high-quality beans.
🌿 The Path Forward
Climate-resilient coffee varieties
Sustainable farming practices
Support for smallholder farmers
Responsible consumer choices