Coffee prices surge nearly 19% as supply challenges drive costs to record highs

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STUART, Fla. — The cost of your morning cup of coffee continues to climb, with prices rising faster than many other grocery staples across the country.

I love coffee, but these days it's getting very expensive. I wanted to know what's going on and why, so I decided to investigate. First, I needed to get a coffee.

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I bought a sugar-free vanilla latte with almond milk in Martin County, and it cost $6.15.

"I have noticed an increase, but I think in general everything's a little more pricey these days," said Marc Manning, a coffee customer.

I visited The Roasted Record coffee shop in downtown Stuart, where they roast their own coffee in-house. The shop is owned by Mike