Global coffee prices have surged to unprecedented levels, with commodity markets reporting all-time highs for arabica and robusta beans. The dramatic price increase stems primarily from climate-related disruptions affecting major coffee-growing regions, particularly Brazil and Vietnam, which together account for over half of worldwide production. Severe drought conditions followed by unexpected flooding have devastated crops, leading to the smallest harvests in nearly a decade.
Retailers and cafe chains are passing these increased costs to consumers, with the average price of a cappuccino rising by approximately 25 percent in many countries. Agricultural economists warn that unless adaptation strategies are implemented, coffee may transition from an everyday commodity to an occasional luxury within the next generation. Researchers are actively developing heat-resistant coffee varieties and exploring sustainable cultivation techniques, though widespread adoption may take several years.
Sources: Bloomberg / Financial Times
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. surged | a. interruptions |
| 2. commodity | b. risen sharply |
| 3. arabica | c. acceptance |
| 4. disruptions | d. trade good |
| 5. devastated | e. farming |
| 6. harvests | f. adjustment |
| 7. adaptation | g. put into action |
| 8. implemented | h. crop yields |
| 9. cultivation | i. coffee type |
| 10. adoption | j. severely damaged |
1.b 2.d 3.i 4.a 5.j 6.h 7.f 8.g 9.e 10.c