This’ll wake you up: Why Climate Change Is Brewing Record Coffee Prices
Douglas McIntyre discusses the soaring cost of coffee, driven by climate change-related droughts in Brazil and floods in Vietnam. With coffee prices at a 40-year high, consumers are paying 20–30% more at cafes and for home brewing. McIntyre draws a parallel to recent chocolate price increases and warns customers to watch for subtle changes in coffee portion sizes as companies adjust to rising costs.
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