The price of coffee seems to be rising and it's impacting people in Seattle (and Wenatchee). Which is, of course, a coffee Mecca. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the price of coffee is up almost 20% in August, year over year. loading...

According to seattletimes.com,

‘ How much does that morning cup of joe cost? The price may give you a jolt.

“The price of a coffee is no longer under, like, $5,” said Emma Ueda, 27, who lives in Seattle. “It could be a $12 day, just going to a cafe.”’

I would submit that coffee hasn't been cheap in a long time and now we're getting to the point where you can't find a good cup of coffee for under $5. loading...

The price is being driven by a coffee bean shortage, and supply chain issues the US imports almost 99% of all the c

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