US retail coffee prices surged 21% year-over-year in August, the largest annual increase since October 1997, according to Thursday’s Consumer Price Index. The monthly 4% jump marks the steepest rise in 14 years. Trump administration tariffs on major coffee exporters – 50% on Brazil, 20% on Vietnam, and 10% on Colombia – are driving costs higher as 99% of US coffee consumption relies on imports.
J.M. Smucker plans its third price increase this winter for Folgers and Cafe Bustelo brands after raising prices in May and August. New Orleans chain French Truck Coffee has implemented a 4% tariff surcharge. Starbucks expects peak cost impacts in 2026 due to its advance purchasing practices. KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk predicts prices will exceed historical records as Brazilian tariff effects reach retail shelves.
I dunno what I’m gonna do when my stash runs out. About 6 months ago, coffee was on sale and I bought as much as I could store in the crisper drawers of my downstairs fridge. I’ve probably got about another 6 month’s supply and am probably going to be aghast when I have to buy more 😔
Roasting is fun! Not sure about buying directly from the farms, but I suspect most people get their green beans from an importer. I usually use BurmanCoffee.com, but SweetMarias.com is also very popular.
I have looked around and green beans are as expensive as roasted here 🤷🏼♀️. I read somewhere the farmers get ridiculously low prices, and there is lots of speculation that raised prices (plus packaging, supermarkets benefits etc etc) so why not cut out the middle man?
Sounds fun for sure though, crack crack!!