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G.Stojakovic

wrote:
> Hi,
> just like to let you know that in a few gardens the first plucking has
> started. However, it's just small, artificially watered areas, not the
> real thing yet.
> In the last couple days I've been visiting some gardens and wherever I
> went the ground was bone dry and the bushes didn't look too happy.
> These days only a few clouds are to be seen here and there and the
> situation get's a bit desparate. Let's all hope for the best (lots of
> rain but no hail)
> I'll keep you updated.
> PS: In the meantime a tea related dream became true for me, more in a
> few weeks.
>
> Best,
> Karsten

How did the monsoons affect the crop? I've spoken to some dealers here
in New York and they said the coffee crop was really destroyed.

Maria