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Climate change could threaten Britain’s beloved cup of tea, environmental campaigners warn

The Independent·Emily Beament·22 days ago
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The familiar comfort of a British cuppa is under threat, with campaigners warning that climate change could soon deliver a more bitter flavour to the nation’s beloved brew. A new report from aid agency Christian Aid reveals that rising global temperatures and increasingly extreme weather patterns are set to fundamentally alter the taste of tea . Key tea-producing regions, including Kenya, India, and Sri Lanka, are experiencing conditions that could lead to harsher, less consistent flavours. Even growers in the UK are struggling to maintain the desired taste profiles due to the changing climate. These disruptions to harvests are also predicted to trigger price spikes, increased costs, and unreliable supplies of the staple drink. Christian Aid highlights that the most severe impact falls upon smallholder farmers and tea producers in these countries. They are not only battling the direct effects of climate change but also grappling with issues such as the rising price of fertiliser and fuel.…

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