This increased robusta supply could ease global shortages and moderate prices, despite concerns over arabica and rising domestic consumption in Vietnam.

The robusta beans grown in Vietnam require less water than arabica and are generally more resistant to climate change, but yields are still in decline.

Climate disruptions, such as prolonged droughts followed by excessive rain, are being seen in Vietnam and Brazil, the two largest coffee-producing countries.

Coffee prices reached an all-time high in late November. Coffee companies issue serious warnings after beans become nearly impossible to grow — here's what's going on first appeared on The Cool ...

Jul 29, 2025 · Vietnam has been rocked by drought and heat waves — and though robusta beans need less water to grow than arabica beans, making them a relatively climate-resilient crop, growers have …