Rising Coffee Prices: How Climate Change Is Making Your Daily Cup More Expensive

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that coffee prices have doubled in the past year due to climate change, with Brazil’s droughts and supply disruptions in Vietnam driving up costs. Starbucks and other coffee chains have raised prices, making coffee less affordable for many. If climate conditions don’t improve, prices could rise another 20–30%, potentially pushing consumers to explore alternatives like tea.