I just read that a single coffee tree only produces about one pound of roasted beans a year

I found that out in a library book about global agriculture, and it makes my morning cup feel a lot more special (and expensive, honestly).

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mark_lane421mo ago

Ever wonder why good coffee costs so much? My buddy visited a farm in Guatemala and saw how much work goes into each plant. It's not just picking beans, it's a whole year of care for a single pound.

the_thomas1mo ago

So mark_lane42, is that why my cheap stuff tastes like dirt?

patricialee1mo ago

Yeah the_thomas, that explains a lot about cheap coffee lmao. Makes you really respect the work behind a good cup.