Rediscovered wild coffee species could help climate-proof drink's future - study

It is reported to be drought tolerant and have partial resistance to coffee leaf rust
Rediscovered wild coffee species could help climate-proof drink's future - study

The enigmatic narrow-leaved coffee (Coffea stenophylla) from West Africa has a flavour similar to high-end Arabica

A rare species of coffee rediscovered in the wild after decades could secure the future of great-tasting brews in the face of climate change, scientists said.

According to tasting by independent experts, the enigmatic narrow-leaved coffee (Coffea stenophylla) from West Africa has a flavour similar to high-end Arabica, the world's most popular coffee which is at risk from climate change.

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