The segment introduces coffee as a popular beverage and outlines the crisis facing coffee-growing regions due to climate change.

• Coffee is an immensely popular plant that takes 3-4 years to grow and goes through several processes to become the beverage consumed worldwide.
• The coffee plant's growth is limited to specific regions, which are shrinking due to man-made climate change.
• Climate change impacts are evident in Colombia, a major coffee producer.

This section describes the two main species of coffee, their taste profiles, and the precise growing conditions they require.

• Over a hundred species of coffee exist, but Robusta and Arabica are the most cultivated, with Arabica considered higher quality.
• The Arabica plant is sensitive and requires specific temperatures, rainfall, and elevation to flourish.

The impact of climate change on Colombia's coffee industry, including the rise in temperatures and new challenges for farmers, is highlighted.

• Climate change has warmed Colombia's coffee region, affecting the quality and quantity of coffee beans produced.
• Pests and fungi such as coffee rust are thriving in the warmer climate, further threatening coffee crops.
• The land suitable for coffee cultivation is decreasing, with projections showing worsening conditions.

This chapter explores the history of coffee farming in Colombia, the economic boom, and the subsequent challenges faced by smallholder farmers.

• Colombia's coffee industry was historically shaped by high demand and was once dominated by large plantations.
• Economic crashes and government intervention led to the rise of smallholder farms.
• The disintegration of the International Coffee Agreement has caused price instability, impacting the ability of farmers to cope with climate change.

The segment discusses the strategies that coffee farmers can use to adapt to climate change and the financial barriers they face.

• Farmers can use shade trees, relocate crops to higher elevations, or switch to resistant coffee varieties to mitigate climate change effects.
• These adaptive measures are costly and many smallholder farmers lack the financial resources needed to implement them.

This chapter explains the collapse of coffee prices due to market oversupply and the impact on Colombian farmers' ability to sustain their crops.

• The fall of the coffee agreement and the influx of cheap coffee from Asia has led to volatile prices and financial crises for farmers.
• Government subsidies have not been enough to establish a stable price minimum, leaving farmers vulnerable.

This final segment discusses the worldwide impact of the coffee crisis on smallholder farmers and the potential loss of coffee culture.

• The coffee crisis is not unique to Colombia; it affects smallholder farmers globally who are struggling with poverty and climate change.
• Without an increase in coffee prices and financial support, small farms are at risk, endangering the culture in coffee regions like the Zona Cafetera.