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Coffee Prices Surge 47% in Five Years, Consumers Cut Back

2/14/2026

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U.S. coffee prices have risen, with January up 18.3% and prices up 47% over five years, lifting the median regular coffee to $3.61.
Chandra Donelson (Washington, D.C.) and Liz Sweeney (Idaho) have reduced their coffee intake due to higher costs.
Climate issues and prior tariffs have contributed to the price increase across the sector.
Sharon Cooksey (North Carolina) has shifted to home brewing and cheaper options while still enjoying coffee.

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Story summary

U.S. coffee prices have risen, with January up 18.3% and prices up 47% over five years, lifting the median regular coffee to $3.61.
Chandra Donelson (Washington, D.C.) and Liz Sweeney (Idaho) have reduced their coffee intake due to higher costs.
Climate issues and prior tariffs have contributed to the price increase across the sector.
Sharon Cooksey (North Carolina) has shifted to home brewing and cheaper options while still enjoying coffee.