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A single 125 ml cup of coffee requires approximately 140 litres of water, with over 99% of that total consumed during the agricultural phase of growing coffee beans. While the brewing process uses negligible water, the vast majority of the footprint consists of rainwater used to grow the plant, a figure that critics argue obscures local water stress and pollution impacts.
International Coffee Day is celebrated on October 1st to recognize the work of coffee farmers, producers, and baristas worldwide. Brazil is the largest coffee producer, followed by Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia, and Ethiopia. Coffee production involves two main types of beans: Arabica, known for its mild flavor, and Robusta, which has a stronger taste and higher caffeine content. Coffee consumption is estimated at two billion cups per day globally.
Indonesia's coffee production, already at its lowest in over a decade due to excessive rains, faces further decline as El Nino's dry weather threatens the country's coffee-growing regions. The dry conditions, expected to intensify towards the end of 2023 and early 2024, could lead to reduced yields and potentially drive global coffee prices even higher. Indonesia's coffee output for 2023/24 is forecasted to be 9.7 million bags, down from 11.85 million bags the previous year. The majority of Indonesian coffee plantations are rain-fed, making them vulnerable to drought. The government is considering a program to bring in corporate buyers to train growers in best practices and act as off-takers.