"Tech, Climate Change, and Your Morning Cup: The Future of Coffee Production"

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Climate change and increasing demand for coffee are threatening the future of traditional coffee production, leading to the rise of beanless coffee made from alternative ingredients like chickpeas, lupin beans, and date seeds. Startups are developing sustainable, lab-grown, and climate-resilient coffee substitutes to combat the environmental impact of traditional coffee farming. While some question the taste and sustainability claims of beanless coffee, others believe it could become a viable alternative as climate change makes traditional coffee production more challenging and expensive.
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