If your daily cup of coffee feels more expensive than ever, you’re not imagining it. According to The New York Times, wholesale coffee prices are approaching a 50-year high due to extreme weather disruptions and surging global demand. These challenges, combined with supply chain issues and shifting consumer preferences, have pushed coffee prices to unprecedented levels in 2025.
Source: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/business/coffee-prices-climate-change.html
Our roaster partners’ farm: Finca Soledad
Climate Change Is Disrupting Coffee Production
Climate change remains one of the biggest challenges facing the coffee industry. Major coffee-producing regions, particularly Brazil and Vietnam, have been hit by extreme weather, including droughts, heavy rains, and unexpected frosts, all of which have reduced crop yields. The New York Times highlights that these erratic climate patterns are making coffee production more unpredictable, leading to supply shortages and increased prices.
Rising Costs for Coffee Farmers
Growing coffee is becoming more expensive. Farmers are dealing with rising fertilizer prices, labor shortages, and transportation costs, all of which increase the price of green coffee beans. As smallholder farmers—who produce the majority of the world’s coffee—are struggling to absorb these costs, leading to higher prices across the supply chain.
Supply Chain and Shipping Challenges
Even when coffee is successfully harvested, getting it from farm to cup is more expensive than ever. Shipping costs have surged, with fuel prices rising and logistical bottlenecks causing delays. These disruptions have led to inconsistent coffee supplies, further pushing up costs.
Our roaster partners’ farm: Finca Soledad
What This Means for You
The rising cost of coffee may be frustrating, but it also highlights the importance of supporting sustainable coffee practices and choosing high-quality brews that make every sip worth it.
At xBloom, we continue to work with top roasters, ethical sourcing partners, and innovative brewing technology to bring you the best coffee experience possible. While prices may be increasing, our dedication to quality, sustainability, and convenience remains unchanged.
Pepe Jijon and xBloom’s coffee manager, Brian Quan
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