Excelsa coffee, discovered over 100 years ago in South Sudan, is gaining traction amid a global coffee crisis influenced by climate change. Catherine Bashiama, a farmer, hopes this climate-resistant variety will enable her to improve her family's circumstances. Major coffee-producing countries face declining yields and price surges due to erratic weather patterns. Research indicates excelsa, native to South Sudan and other regions, could be integral in developing adaptability within the coffee industry, though it currently accounts for less than 1% of the global coffee market, overshadowed by arabica and robusta varieties.
Excelsa coffee, discovered over a century ago in South Sudan, is gaining global attention and renewing hope among farmers affected by climate change.
As climate change threatens traditional coffee crops, excelsa coffee offers a promising solution due to its resilience against adverse conditions and pests.
Collection
[
|
...
]