The vast majority of coffee grown around the world consists of only two species: arabica (Coffea arabica) and robusta (Coffea canephora). The dependence on only these two species of coffee is proving to be a challenge in the face of climate change. As temperatures rise and weather becomes more unpredictable, coffee farmers all over the world are having problems producing one of the world’s favorite drinks.
Liberica coffee consists of three distinct species, offering more climate-resilient options
