Vietnam: Stenophylla coffee reappears after disappearing for decades

A coffee that has disappeared in the wild for decades has recently reappeared and is expected to ensure the future of the coffee industry. According to a study published in the journal Nature Plants dated April 19, scientists have rediscovered Stenophylla coffee. This coffee is proven to have a premium taste, similar to Arabica coffee, which now accounts for 56% of global coffee production, but is more resistant to temperatures than Arabica and Robusta. 43% of global production). Unlike the red and sometimes yellow fruit of Arabica and Robusta, the fruit of the Stenophylla tree is dark black. The coffee beans are inside the fruit. Scientists have rediscovered Stenophylla coffee. Photo: thetimes.co.uk Before disappearing, Stenophylla was grown in parts of West Africa and exported to Europe until the early 20th century, according to botanist Aaron Davis, who was left abandoned after the plant's Robusta coffee is popularly grown. Scientists have rediscovered this coffee species in ...