Uh, Oh: Coffee Prices Up 21% in the Past Year
Coffee prices are in the news, which is rarely a good thing. Prices are up 20.9% in just the past 12 months.
The Bad News
WFLA has the brew:
Ground roast coffee prices in the U.S. hit a record $8.87 per pound in August, up from $6.31 a year earlier.
The surge has been fueled in part by volatile weather in Brazil and Vietnam, which has cut production forecasts in the world’s two largest coffee exporters.
Unlike most foods that can be produced domestically, the U.S. is almost entirely dependent on imports for its coffee supply.
At the same time, demand for coffee has remained strong — and President Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, including coffee, has added further upward pressure.
Brazilian coffee exports to the U.S. fell 26% from July to August, according to coffee exporters group Cecafe, which said tariffs weighed on performance.
The impact of tariffs on coffee prices is something I've written about before. This is only a surprise if you get your news from memes and graffiti.
The Good News
Writer's Block Coffee remains the best deal for high-quality coffee beans at rock-bottom prices. We are far below other brands, even the big ones.
The secret? Putting you in the driver's seat when it comes to price.
- You get specialty-grade, roast-to-order coffee beans at cost
- You don't pay for U.S. shipping
- If you feel like it, leave a tip. If not, it's OK.
- I cackle as the coffee industry tries to figure out what I'm doing here
Help Me Spread the Word
I'll be blunt: when times are tough, everyday people get screwed. I want to bring Writer's Block Coffee to as many people as possible, because everyone should experience what great coffee tastes like. It's one of the perfect pleasures in life.
However, my marketing budget is limited, as you might imagine with this crazy business model. Could you help me spread the word?
Tell a friend about Writer's Block Coffee. They get amazing coffee at an incredible price, and you get to be the hero.
Thanks!
~Ben