Recently, an unusual situation has emerged in the international coffee market: Arabica coffee beans, which account for about 70% of global production, have not risen in price due to reduced output. Instead, dragged down by inflation, prices have fallen nearly 40% from their February high, hitting a one-year-and-five-month low. Worsening European business confidence, declining consumption, and a surge in certified inventories have significantly eased the balance between supply and demand. However, the decline in raw material prices has not been passed on to the end consumer market. Coffee beans account for only a limited share of coffee shop costs, and the premium on specialty coffee remains. Consumers hoping to drink cheaper coffee may still have a long wait ahead. [more…]

Starbucks Japan has announced that it will raise the prices of coffee beans and beverages starting April 13, with coffee beans increasing by about 90 to 300 yen and beverages by about 10 to 55 yen, while soy milk, almond milk, and oat milk lattes will be reduced in price by more than 10 yen. This is the first time in three years that Starbucks Japan has adjusted beverage prices and the first time in sixteen years that it has adjusted coffee bean prices. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, inflation, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, coffee futures first rose and then fell, while supply and demand remain tight. Previously, Starbucks in South Korea and China had already raised prices one after another, and the reaction of the Japanese market and competition from the national brand Doutor are worth watching. Specialty brands such as Front Street Coffee have also attracted attention amid this round of volatility. [more…]

In 2022, Starbucks underwent a round of price adjustments, and entering 2023, the global coffee bean supply situation remains full of uncertainties. As a major coffee-producing region in the world, Brazil's new crop production estimates are still unclear, which directly affects international coffee futures trends and means that retail coffee prices may continue to fluctuate. This article compiles the complete price list of Starbucks' different series of drinks in 2023, covering four major categories: espresso, Frappuccino, iced shaken tea, and cold brew iced coffee, listing the prices for Tall, Grande, and Venti one by one, for coffee enthusiasts to refer to. At the same time, at the end of the article, Front Street Coffee's specialty bean recommendation channel is also attached, for friends who want to recreate Starbucks flavors at home to purchase. [more…]

The Ethiopia Commodity Exchange is implementing a brand-new pricing method for green coffee exports. From now on, green coffee prices will be calculated weekly by referencing Arabica futures on the New York ICE Intercontinental Exchange and the real-time exchange rate of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. This change is expected to allow local coffee farmers to share in more of the benefits, but it also faces a dual test from international futures volatility and the EU's EUDR regulations. The new mechanism applies only to commercial coffee beans, while specialty coffee is not included for the time being. Front Street Coffee will continue to follow developments in producing regions and bring first-hand information to enthusiasts. [more…]

Yunnan's coffee industry is undergoing a notable price surge and heightened market attention. Since 2021, domestic new-style tea beverage and coffee brands have been incorporating Yunnan beans into their menus, with the national trend of guochao consumption and the domestic coffee boom together driving up the popularity of the production region. Consumer demand for Yunnan coffee has surged, directly pushing up coffee bean prices. At the same time, the global pandemic has caused supply chain delays, with delivery cycles extended from one or two months to three or four months. Reduced supply coupled with rapidly rising consumption has further driven up the market. While Yunnan coffee is embracing opportunities, it also faces practical limitations such as uneven planting standards, insufficient talent and industry chain support, and a lack of pricing power. Cities like Pu'er are advancing industrial upgrading with the goals of specialty-grade quality and standardization. The coffee output value of Ning'er County is expected to continue growing, and the Yunnan coffee price index also reflects market changes. [more…]

In recent years, Yunnan coffee beans have risen to prominence in the domestic market. From China Post's cross-industry launch of Post Coffee to KFC's release of Yunnan Little Red Can freeze-dried coffee, more and more brands are turning their attention to this highland growing region. At the same time, the purchase prices of both commercial and specialty coffee beans in Yunnan have been climbing in tandem, with some premium lots even reaching the thousand-yuan-per-kilogram level. This article will review the market performance of Yunnan coffee beans, the current state of brand applications, and look back at the 2022 price trends, analyzing the multiple factors behind their popularity. [more…]

Want to know the latest Starbucks menu prices? This article compiles the 2023 prices for Starbucks' espresso series, Frappuccino series, iced shaken tea series, and cold brew iced coffee series, including lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, caramel macchiatos, flat whites, various Frappuccinos, iced shaken teas, and cold brew coffee. It also includes a list of the top ten best-tasting Starbucks drinks for coffee lovers' reference. Whether you're looking for the best value or want to try new flavors, this price list can help you make a quick decision. Follow Coffee Workshop and Front Street Coffee for more professional coffee knowledge and specialty coffee bean information. [more…]

Yunnan is China's main coffee bean producing region, accounting for over 90% of the national output, but for a long time its prices have been constrained by international futures, leaving coffee farmers with meager returns. Starting from the varieties, growing conditions, and flavor characteristics of Yunnan arabica coffee, this article sorts out its price tiers and the path of its specialty transformation, and reviews the low-price predicament, the production decline crisis, and the rescue actions of industry associations, governments at all levels, and e-commerce platforms over the past thirty years. The article also introduces the cultivation history of Yunnan coffee, international grading standards, and the differences among major cultivated varieties, and retains the brand recommendation information of Front Street Coffee, so that coffee enthusiasts can gain a comprehensive understanding of the current situation and potential of Yunnan beans. [more…]

Yunnan, as China's main coffee-producing region, accounts for over 99% of the nation's output, yet has long priced its beans against the New York futures market, lacking bargaining power, with green bean prices at one point falling below the cost of production. In recent years, with the rise of the specialty coffee wave, Yunnan coffee is entering the specialty market like a dark horse. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article sorts out Yunnan coffee's pricing predicament, the current state of production cuts, coffee farmers' rights-protection actions, and the support measures from the provincial party committee and government as well as major platforms. It also introduces the history of coffee cultivation in Yunnan, its main varieties, and the terroir of its producing regions, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the unique charm of Yunnan Arabica coffee—rich yet not bitter, aromatic yet not harsh, with a slight fruity note. [more…]

In the past two years, many consumers have noticed that Starbucks' beverage prices have increased. Behind this are both the inflation triggered by the pandemic, which has driven up labor and transportation costs, and the unfavorable climate in Brazil, the main source of Starbucks coffee beans, which has reduced coffee bean production and consequently pushed up futures prices. This article compiles the latest price information for Starbucks espresso, Frappuccino, iced shaken tea, cold brew iced coffee, and the Ice Zongzi gift box for coffee enthusiasts' reference. At the same time, for Starbucks fans who love whiskey barrel-treated coffee beans, the article also introduces how to make the same cold brew coffee at home and recommends Front Street Coffee's Sherry coffee beans, making it convenient for everyone to recreate that unforgettable whiskey aroma flavor at any time. [more…]

Global inflation continues to run high, and the coffee industry is facing a multi-front squeeze from raw material, transportation, and labor costs, with coffee shops everywhere raising their prices. Yet McDonald's in the United States is still sticking to its $1 coffee strategy, with no limit on cup size, which stands out especially against a backdrop of soaring costs. Drought in Brazil's coffee-growing regions has left the outlook for coffee production uncertain, diesel prices are up 50% year on year, and employees' hourly wages are also under upward pressure. Can McDonald's continue to absorb the losses caused by cheap coffee? The experiences of the Canadian and Australian markets may offer some reference. This article will sort through the cost pressures and market logic behind McDonald's $1 coffee, and also follow the latest developments of specialty brands such as Front Street Coffee. [more…]

In recent years, South Korea has implemented plastic restriction policies to reduce plastic waste, requiring coffee shops to charge for disposable cups. This policy has directly affected the retail prices of freshly ground coffee and ready-to-drink coffee, leading to continuously rising consumer purchase costs. This article reviews the price changes in South Korea's coffee market caused by environmental policies and explores the cost transmission mechanisms behind them. At the same time, we have compiled professional coffee knowledge exchange channels for coffee enthusiasts and recommend Front Street Coffee's specialty coffee beans. Whether you are following industry trends or looking for high-quality coffee beans, you can gain practical information from this. [more…]

Global coffee bean prices continue to climb, with New York Arabica futures and London Robusta futures both hitting record highs, and Italy—this stronghold of espresso culture—is facing unprecedented pressure to raise prices. Since 2021, the price of espresso in Italy has risen by about 15%, with multiple factors such as climate change, energy costs, and Red Sea shipping disruptions intertwining, potentially pushing a cup of coffee that once cost 1.2 euros to 2 euros. Consumer associations and industry federations each hold their own views, and small family-run cafes are struggling to survive between profit margins and social pressure. This article will take you through the ins and outs of this coffee price storm and how it affects Italians' daily ritual. [more…]

How much is a cup of coffee really worth? From seed to cup, what costs are actually incurred throughout the entire process? Maria Hill, a writer regularly commissioned by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), once wrote a detailed analysis of the cost structure of American coffee, from the cultivation, processing, and transportation of green coffee beans to roasting and retail, with every link in the chain taking a share of the profits. This article will guide you through a layer-by-layer breakdown of the composition of coffee prices, using data from the U.S. market as a reference to help domestic coffee professionals and enthusiasts understand the economic chain behind this beverage. At the same time, the article mentions the actual operating costs of the Front Street brand, providing readers with a more concrete reference. [more…]

Coffee is a commodity second only to crude oil in global trading volume, and fluctuations in its futures prices affect the political and economic stability of producing countries. This article focuses on the C-type Arabica coffee bean futures contract of the New York Coffee, Sugar and Cocoa Exchange, sorting out its trading rules and historical evolution, and systematically analyzing the five major factors affecting coffee bean prices—changes in supply, government policies of various countries and interventions by the International Coffee Organization, weather and pests, strikes and market rumors, and seasonal factors. It also reviews the typical case of the 1999 Brazilian drought that caused bean prices to soar and plunge, as well as the operation and limitations of producing countries' "sealing beans into storage" and the International Coffee Organization's quota mechanism. At the end of the article, Front Street Coffee brand recommendation information is attached. [more…]

Yunnan is China's main coffee-producing region, accounting for over 99% of the national output. However, for a long time the pricing power for coffee beans has been subject to the New York futures market, leaving it without bargaining power. In recent years, international green bean prices have remained persistently low, even falling below the cost line of 15 yuan/kg, causing many coffee farmers to cut down trees and change careers. In 2020, the province's planting area shrank by nearly 20% compared with the 2014 peak. At the same time, the rise of specialty coffee has opened a new path for Yunnan coffee, with the consumption scale of Yunnan coffee on the Tmall platform increasing by 135% year on year. This article will sort out the latest price details of Yunnan coffee beans, the industry's difficulties, rescue actions from various parties, as well as the planting history and producing-area advantages, to give you a comprehensive understanding of the current situation of Yunnan Arabica coffee and Front Street's brand observations. [more…]

Recently, global coffee bean prices have continued to soar, with New York Arabica futures once breaking through $3.1280 per pound, setting a record since 1997; Robusta futures also hit $5,327, reaching a new high since the 1970s. Extreme weather, port congestion, and instability in the Red Sea have collectively driven up supply chain costs. Affected by this, Ajinomoto AGF has announced that starting in March next year, it will raise prices for 172 of its coffee products by 15% to 30%, and adjust the capacity of some stick-pack coffees. Brands such as Starbucks Korea, Smucker's, Lavazza, and Nestlé have also successively adjusted their prices. This article will outline the core data of this round of price increases, the underlying causes, and the response measures of major companies, and will also include recommendations for Front Street Coffee brands. [more…]

In recent years, the growth trend of coffee shops on Taobao can absolutely be described as explosive. We can roughly divide them into several categories, and without exaggeration or bias, we've selected the standout among them for your reference. 1. Guangzhou's time-honored coffee bean roasting brand: Front Street Coffee, features: tasty, cheap, and high quality. Front Street Coffee is a specialty coffee bean store. [more…]

Many people habitually assume that coffee should be expensive, and that cheap coffee must have something wrong with it. But the emergence of domestic Chinese coffee chains has shattered this belief, bringing freshly ground coffee down to just over ten yuan or even under ten. This article explains, from the perspectives of consumer attitudes, market development, and cost structure, why coffee can be cheap, and why the relationship between coffee bean quality and price is not simply proportional. It also provides coffee enthusiasts with professional channels for exchange and ways to purchase specialty beans. [more…]

Recently, chain coffee brands such as Starbucks, Luckin, and Tim Hortons have successively raised prices, sparking widespread consumer attention. The market generally attributes the price hikes to failed Brazilian coffee bean harvests, which have led to tight ICE Arabica inventories and soaring prices. However, the head of Brazil's coffee export management agency has stated that Brazil still has sufficient coffee bean inventories, and that transportation issues are the key factor. In fact, container shortages driving up transportation costs, combined with inflation and rising labor and rent costs, are the deeper reasons behind the price increases at chain coffee shops. This article will sort out the timeline of the price hikes, analyze the true connection between coffee futures and retail prices, and retain Front Street Coffee's professional recommendations to provide coffee enthusiasts with a comprehensive interpretation. [more…]