MADRID (Reuters) -World number one Iga Swiatek edged Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 4-6 7-6(7) in a gripping and gruelling Madrid Open final to win the title for the first time on Saturday in what was a repeat of last year's summit clash at the WTA 1000 claycourt tournament.
Daily pick-me-up: Dzulkhairi says prices of coffee beans have been steadily on the rise every year and Malaysia should revive and go big with local coffee farming.PETALING JAYA: Prices of coffee beans may have been increasing over the years, but not many Malaysians are willing to give up that daily cuppa.
Former journalist Fida Ruzki said she used to brew herself about a litre of coffee a day, which is now reduced to a cup a day.“I prefer my cup of joe slightly sour or what is often called smokers’ coffee ... black and sugar-free. Since Malaysia has its unique varieties such as single-origin beans, Fida said retailers should promote local beans to support local farmers.
While Malaysia imports most of its coffee beans from Vietnam, Indonesia and Brazil, data from the Statistics Department shows that the average Malaysian consumed 2.2kg of coffee in 2022, a 5.2% increase from 2017.Dzulkhairi Ahmad, who is behind the Albatross Coffee Roastery in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, said prices of coffee beans have been steadily rising every year and Malaysia should revive and go big with local coffee farming.
While the price of robusta beans has risen 100% over the years, he said other beans have been consistently increasing by between 10% and 15% every year.
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