Sticker shock has struck coffee-drinkers across the country, with roasted coffee prices up over 20% in the last year -- more than any other item tracked by the government . The rise in prices has impacted some Americans' coffee consumption habits, from those who have already dialed in their at-home barista routine to those who rely on a coffee shop to get their daily caffeine fix. As prices increase, some have turned to less expensive alternatives before giving up coffee altogether. "Coffee prices are significantly higher than historical," consumer and retail expert Jacob Aiken-Phillips, VP of Melius Research, told ABC News. "The primary driver is that there are problems in the supply chain." "There's been drought and weather conditions in Brazil and Southeast Asia," Aiken-Phillips continu
Coffee prices continue to rise: How to save at home or at local cafes

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