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Hey there,
Ever feel like your morning coffee is the only thing holding you together some mornings?
You’re not alone.
There’s a bug for that.
Meet the coffee berry borer.
She’s tiny, ruthless, and completely hooked on caffeine.
She doesn’t just hang around coffee beans—she lives in them. Eats them. Lays her eggs inside them. Her entire life cycle unfolds inside your morning brew. And somehow, she handles the buzz like a pro. Scientists are still baffled.
Here’s the kicker:
She’s the #1 threat to coffee crops worldwide.
While we sip lattes and debate whether matcha is the new green juice, she’s boring holes into beans and raising her jittery little family inside the very thing keeping us functional.
And the wildest part?
Caffeine is supposed to be toxic to insects. It’s a plant defense mechanism.
But this beetle evolved to metabolize it—turning nature’s red flag into an all-you-can-eat buffet.
☕ Translation: This beetle can handle more espresso than you.
Bug Wisdom
If something’s meant to stop you, adapt.
The coffee beetle took a chemical weapon and turned it into breakfast.
Whether you’re metabolizing stress, expectations, or a triple shot of espresso, evolution favors the ones who adapt… not the ones who crash.
Drink Smart, Buzz Better
Too much caffeine can deplete magnesium and stress the adrenals. Make sure your body’s actually absorbing the benefits. Try:
Swapping your second cup for roasted dandelion tea (it’s earthy, bitter, and liver-loving)
Adding trace minerals or a pinch of sea salt to your morning brew
Your nervous system needs breaks too. Try breathwork, a walk, or even five guilt-free minutes of nothing.
So next time you take a sip, remember: you’re part of a bigger web. One that includes farmers, pollinating bees, and one stubborn little beetle trying to crash your routine.
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Until next week, sip slowly,
Gabi & Bea