Weather Woes and Tariffs: The Real Cost of Your Morning Brew

Takeaways: Coffee prices skyrocketed by 21% in 2025, making your daily brew cost a bit more. Weather issues in Brazil seriously impacted coffee production, driving prices higher for us. The 50% tariff from the Trump era is still affecting coffee prices today for consumers. Many roasters are passing on increased costs to customers, which is hitting our wallets hard. The average household lost around $4,000 in purchasing power in 2025, which is significant. Small price increases can sneak up on you, like the extra 30 cents on your coffee beans. Links referenced in this episode:jamesabrown.netjamesabrown.netThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy