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Coffea stenophylla: A forgotten bean that could save coffee from extinction

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170 points derbOac | 1 comments | 02 Apr 25 10:25 UTC | HN request time: 0.207s | source
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jessekv ◴[02 Apr 25 15:11 UTC] No.43557576[source]▶
> In Asia and Australia, people tend to prefer tea.

Maybe, but Taiwan and Australia have some of the best coffee these days.

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AnotherGoodName ◴[02 Apr 25 15:32 UTC] No.43557834[source]▶
As an Australian i thought that was weird since we clearly favor coffee and have a very proud coffee culture so i looked it up.

Turns out that statement is completely false. We drink more coffee than tea which matches my anecdotal experience.

https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1399769/australia-regular...

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1. unwind ◴[03 Apr 25 05:41 UTC] No.43565202[source]▶
Yeah, the 'flat white' espresso/milk drink which is now sold all over the world is from Australia.

I guess coming up with a new drink that appeals to people enough to go global happens easier in a place with a coffee culture.

As a Swede who enjoys the occasional flat white: thanks, Australia! :)