In Italy, the rising cost of coffee has ignited concerns about the future of the country's cherished espresso culture, threatening the livelihoods of many local coffee bar owners.
**Espresso Anxiety: How Rising Coffee Prices are Stirring Up Italy**
**Espresso Anxiety: How Rising Coffee Prices are Stirring Up Italy**
As global coffee bean prices surge, Italians worry about losing their affordable espresso ritual.
Andrea Consilvio, a coffee bar owner in Turin, describes his decision to purchase a historic coffee establishment as "a little crazy." Italians, known for their passion for espresso, consume it daily—often multiple times. Despite this love for coffee, the expectation of affordable prices poses a significant dilemma amid soaring global coffee bean costs, largely influenced by trade disruptions and climate change.
The pinch on prices has sparked anxiety among consumers and coffee bar owners alike. “The world of coffee is changing,” warns Consilvio, emphasizing that lingering price increases could jeopardize both tradition and livelihoods. Luigi Morello, the president of the Italian Espresso National Institute, echoed these sentiments, voicing alarm over the systemic crisis within the coffee supply chain.
As coffee bars brace themselves for the future, Italians find themselves in a paradox where their unwavering love for espresso clashes with economic realities. The traditional ritual faces a stark challenge in sustaining its character and affordability during these turbulent times—a poignant reminder of how global issues such as climate change reverberate through local culture and tradition.
The pinch on prices has sparked anxiety among consumers and coffee bar owners alike. “The world of coffee is changing,” warns Consilvio, emphasizing that lingering price increases could jeopardize both tradition and livelihoods. Luigi Morello, the president of the Italian Espresso National Institute, echoed these sentiments, voicing alarm over the systemic crisis within the coffee supply chain.
As coffee bars brace themselves for the future, Italians find themselves in a paradox where their unwavering love for espresso clashes with economic realities. The traditional ritual faces a stark challenge in sustaining its character and affordability during these turbulent times—a poignant reminder of how global issues such as climate change reverberate through local culture and tradition.
