Vietnam's coffee fields are in deep trouble. Too much rain has already soaked the ground, and now another typhoon is heading straight for the country's central highlands. This region is crucial for growing robusta coffee, a type that's in high demand worldwide. The excess water is making the soil too wet, which can harm the coffee plants and reduce the quality of the...

In a city known for its opulence, Dubai has introduced a new level of extravagance with a coffee priced at a jaw-dropping $980 per cup. This isn't just any coffee; it's brewed from rare Panamanian beans that have fetched record-breaking prices at auctions. The Julith cafe, nestled in an industrial area that has become a haven for coffee enthusiasts, is serving this l...

Coffee lovers in the U. S. are feeling the pinch. Prices for ground coffee have shot up. In September, the average cost hit $9. 14 per pound. That's a 3% jump from August and a whopping 41% increase from September 2024. This trend isn't just about coffee. Overall food prices have also risen by 3% compared to last year. Local coffee shops are struggling too. Nikki Br...

Coffee lovers in the US might soon pay more for their favorite brew. Why? Because of a big change in trade rules. The US president recently said they will add a huge tax, or tariff, on coffee from Brazil. This news made coffee prices jump right away. Brazil is the biggest coffee maker in the world. So, when the US said they would add a 50% tax on Brazilian coffee, i...

Ever thought about what makes your favorite coffee so expensive? It's not just the fancy brewing methods or trendy cafes. The main culprit is climate change, which is making it harder to grow the beans. Countries like Vietnam and Brazil, which produce a lot of the world's coffee, are facing droughts and unusual weather patterns that hurt their crops. This means there...