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Stenophylla coffee has ‘superior flavour’ and could help futureproof the industry against climate change, according to new research into the rare,…
Future proofing coffee Coffee farming is under threat as global temperatures rise and extreme weather events affect areas where it is grown. However, experts believe that the newly rediscovered Stenophylla could be a game changer in terms of breeding resilient crops and providing a “superior flavour”. Stenophylla thrives in hot-tropical areas at only 400m above sea level and is native to Guinea, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. The hardy crop is thought to be drought-resistant. “Future-proofing the coffee supply chain to deal with climate change is vital – coffee drives a multibillion do...
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Scientists rediscover lost coffee species suited to a warmer climate In dense tropical forests in Sierra Leone, scientists have rediscovered a coffee species not seen in the wild in decades — a plant they say may help secure the future of this valuable commodity that has been imperiled by climate change. Social Sharing Thomson Reuters · Posted: Apr 21, 2021 10:09 AM ET | Last Updated: April 21 The coffee species Coffea stenophylla bears black fruit rather than the red fruit typical of the two coffee species that are widely grown for commercial use.(E. Couturon/IRD/Reuters)
A rediscovered species brews promise for coffee's future Updated: Updated: April 20, 2021 11:14 IST Stenophylla was found to have a complex flavour profile, with natural sweetness, medium-high acidity, fruitiness and good "body" — the way it feels in the mouth Share Article AAA The coffee species Coffea stenophylla, which bears black fruit rather than the red fruit typical of the two coffee species that are widely grown commercially, is seen in Ivory Coast in this undated photograph. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Stenophylla was found to have a complex flavour profile, with natural sweetness,...