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Coffee-Like Taste Without Beans

Source: NHK 経済· Published: 2026/09/15 13:03 JST· Section: INDUSTRY & SUPPLY CHAIN
Coffee-Like Taste Without Beans
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# Climate change# Beverage development# Coffee alternatives
Key Points
  • Beverage makers develop new coffee-flavored drinks
  • Responding to climate change risks in coffee bean supply
  • Using non-bean ingredients to recreate coffee aroma
  • Market gradually accepts new products
Analysis

Why Taiwanese/Local Readers Should Care: Taiwan is the world's 10th largest consumer of coffee, making fluctuations in coffee bean prices a significant concern for consumers. The development of new coffee-flavored beverages means more choices for consumers and new opportunities for the beverage industry in Taiwan. The structural background is the impact of climate change on global supply chains, affecting not just coffee beans but other agricultural products as well. What to watch next is whether these new drinks can truly replace traditional coffee and become mainstream in the market.

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