Vietnam primes ‘bitter’ robusta to take over popular arabica coffee in a warming world

For the full story: https://sc.mp/d8fe

Known for its poor taste, robusta coffee beans have long sat in the shadow of a more popular alternative, arabica. But a warming planet is threatening the supply of arabica beans. Hoping to provide a popular alternative, some Vietnamese coffee farmers are trying to cultivate better-tasting robusta beans, which can thrive in warmer temperatures.