Business & Finance

Why Coffee Prices Keep Rising

A look at the real world reasons behind the rising price of a cup of coffee.

B29 min

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1The price of a cup of coffee has risen a lot this year.

2There are several reasons, and most of them start far from your town.

3Bad weather in Brazil damaged many coffee farms during the growing season.

4With fewer beans available, buyers around the world must pay higher prices.

5Transport costs have also increased because fuel is more expensive than before.

6Coffee shops must pay more for milk, cups, and workers as well.

7Some shops have raised their prices, while others serve smaller cups instead.

8Customers notice the change, but most of them still buy their morning coffee.

9Economists call this an example of how supply and demand affect prices.

10Next year's harvest will finally decide whether coffee prices come down again.

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