Coffee Basics
What is the topic of the programme?
Coffee
What does "commodity" mean?
A product that can be bought or sold
Which companies made coffee a lifestyle?
Starbucks and Costa Coffee
What does “make waves” mean?
Have a big effect
What kind of coffee does Neil drink?
A skinny latte
What does "vulnerable" mean?
Easily affected or hurt
Why are farmers vulnerable?
They rely on prices set far away
What does “provide for their families” mean?
Earn enough to support family
What is the second biggest commodity in the world after oil?
Coffee
What does "labour-intensive" mean?
Requiring a lot of human work
Why doesn’t a high coffee price help all farmers?
Profits are not shared fairly
What expression did Sheila Dillon use about global impact?
Make waves
How many cups of coffee are drunk worldwide each year?
400 billion
What does "package" mean in the context of coffee?
Put into a box or bag to sell
What is the goal of small-scale organic farming projects?
To keep more profit locally
What lesson does Neil say he learned at the end?
To think about how coffee is produced
What does Rob say about the look and taste of his coffee?
It looks good and tastes good
What does "speculate" mean in the coffee market?
Guess future prices to try and make money
What does “countless transactions” mean in the coffee trade?
Many steps between grower and drinker
To think about how coffee is produced
Soared