Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee

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Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - Levin - 15-05-2023

UPDATED MAY 14, 2023, 6:44 PM SGT

NEW YORK – The global cost-of-living crunch has pushed coffee drinkers to get their fix from cheaper brews. But a shortage of robusta beans is making it increasingly difficult to find a budget-friendly cup.

While many coffee lovers prefer the high-quality arabica beans sold in cafes, robusta is normally less expensive as the tree is hardier and requires less care, making it easier to produce in large quantities. The variety is often used in instant coffee, espressos and ground blends sold at supermarkets, which have experienced a comeback as cash-strapped consumers seek alternatives.

Key growers, however, are finding it difficult to keep up with the surge in demand, with wholesale prices last week hitting the highest level in nearly 12 years.

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The odds of global robusta shortages easing any time soon look bleak. Vietnam – the world’s largest producer – probably collected its smallest harvest in four years, after farmers focused on planting more profitable crops like avocados and durians to cope with booming fertiliser costs in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Levin's note: The world's biggest producer of fertiliser, Russia, is under US sanctions).

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/bean-shortage-drives-up-cost-of-even-the-cheapest-cup-of-coffee

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - p1acebo - 15-05-2023

Heng I not affected because I no drink kopi Big Grin

Tea is my main choice of poison Big Grin

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - ysh02 - 15-05-2023

But they charged same price...$1.70 in Kopitiam.
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RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - K88 shu shu - 15-05-2023

another reason for price increase by kopitiam.

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - zzzzzzz - 15-05-2023

nowadays drinks stall drinks so expensive i havent buyed one since the start of this year
Frown

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - WhatDoYouThink! - 15-05-2023

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Robusta (left bottom), and 3 types of arabica from different countries

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - Niubee - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 07:49 AM)p1acebo Wrote: Heng I not affected because I no drink kopi

Tea is my main choice of poison

teh see siu dai ?

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - p1acebo - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 11:27 AM)Niubee Wrote: teh see siu dai ?

Teh C Kosong Big Grin

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - cityhantam - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 07:49 AM)p1acebo Wrote: Heng I not affected because I no drink kopi

Tea is my main choice of poison

Prices of coffee and tea move up in tandem! Cool

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - p1acebo - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 11:40 AM)cityhantam Wrote: Prices of coffee and tea move up in tandem!

Ok, if left with no choice can always go back to licking the tasty meow meow juice Big Grin

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - lvlrsSTI - 15-05-2023

Starbucks has been using coffee beans from Yunnan in China.

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - cityhantam - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 11:43 AM)p1acebo Wrote: Ok, if left with no choice can always go back to licking the tasty meow meow juice

Meow meow juice moves with inflation also leh! Rotfl

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - p1acebo - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 11:45 AM)cityhantam Wrote: Meow meow juice moves with inflation also leh!

Ish ok, ish tastier than any coffee or tea beverage Laughing

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - dynamite - 15-05-2023

I drinking lime lemon tea now.

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - lvlrsSTI - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 12:08 PM)dynamite Wrote: I drinking lime lemon tea now.

Drink milo

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - WhatDoYouThink! - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 11:43 AM)lvlrsSTI Wrote: Starbucks has been using coffee beans from Yunnan in China.

Yunnan arabica, top left of the photo above

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - dynamite - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 12:26 PM)lvlrsSTI Wrote: Drink milo

I drink made in Malaysia Milo

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - lvlrsSTI - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 12:44 PM)dynamite Wrote: I drink made in Malaysia Milo

Aussie made Milo taste better than Msian ones.

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - dynamite - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 12:50 PM)lvlrsSTI Wrote: Aussie made Milo taste better than Msian ones.

I buy based on price.

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - hansamu - 15-05-2023

Milo...lots of sugar.

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - lvlrsSTI - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 12:51 PM)dynamite Wrote: I buy based on price.

Taste is also important…just like CKT you eat

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - lvlrsSTI - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 12:53 PM)hansamu Wrote: Milo...lots of sugar.

Then drink this lor.

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RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - cheekopekman - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 08:23 AM)ysh02 Wrote: But they charged same price...$1.70 in Kopitiam.
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Koufu only $1.20 leh! Big Grin

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - lvlrsSTI - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 12:58 PM)cheekopekman Wrote: Koufu only $1.20 leh!

Heard some coffeeshop in Ubi only 0.9

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - Levin - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 12:50 PM)lvlrsSTI Wrote: Aussie made Milo taste better than Msian ones.

Yes. I was told the formula is different that's why taste better.

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - cheekopekman - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 01:01 PM)lvlrsSTI Wrote: Heard some coffeeshop in Ubi only 0.9

Only 80¢ at Whampoa Makan Place leh! Big Grin

RE: Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee - dynamite - 15-05-2023

(15-05-2023, 01:13 PM)Levin Wrote: Yes. I was told the formula is different that's why taste better.

Palm oil versus milk powder.