- A new report from Christian Aid warns that climate change is threatening the familiar taste and reliable supply of British tea.
- Rising global temperatures and extreme weather patterns in key tea-producing regions, including Kenya, India, and Sri Lanka, are altering the flavour profile, making tea harsher and less consistent.
- These disruptions to harvests are predicted to cause price spikes, increased costs, and unreliable supplies of the nation's beloved brew.
- Smallholder farmers and tea producers in affected countries are particularly vulnerable, battling direct climate impacts alongside rising costs for fertiliser and fuel.
- Christian Aid is urging immediate action, including developing more resilient tea plants, enhancing irrigation, ensuring fair pricing, and providing dedicated funding to help producers adapt to climate change.
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