Storm in a Teacup

Tea is the staple drink of the British. Christian Aid have warned, however, that the tea-growing regions of the world are likely to be very badly hit by climate change (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/10/tea-growing-areas-to-be-badly-hit-if-global-heating-intensifies). The Christian Aid report notes, that tea plantations are especially vulnerable to extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, heatwaves and storms. Extreme weather will reduce the areas where tea can be successfully grown. They will also, however, reduce yields and subtly change the complex taste of the product. Kenya will be particularly badly hit. This country currently produces almost 50% of the tea drank in the UK. Other tea-growing areas, such as China, India and Sri Lanka, will also suffer. It quite puts me off my cornflakes!