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BONUS: Coffee’s Ticking Time Bomb

A History of Coffee

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The Perils of Coffee: A Historical Journey

This chapter examines the historical significance of coffee's origins in Ethiopia and the associated diseases that threaten its growth, particularly focusing on coffee leaf rust. It traverses the environmental conditions of Yemen and Sri Lanka, detailing how these factors have influenced coffee cultivation and the spread of diseases over time. Additionally, the chapter highlights the transformation of the coffee industry through globalization, the impact of labor conditions in Sri Lanka, and the rise of Latin America as a dominant coffee producer.

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