Archive · 18 Dec 2025
High Coffee Prices Shift Consumer Habits
Coffee prices have gone up a lot, making people change how they enjoy their daily brew.
Instead of buying expensive coffee from shops, many are making coffee at home or choosing cheaper options like drive-throughs.
This is happening all over the world, and even big coffee chains are feeling the impact.
Some people are buying coffee machines for their homes, while others are visiting cheaper coffee spots more often.
There's also a trend on social media where younger people share tips on making coffee shop-style drinks at home.
Even though prices are high, coffee shops are still popular places to hang out, but people are being more careful with their spending.
Global coffee prices reached record highs in 2023, leading to increased costs for cappuccinos and lattes.
Consumers are opting for cheaper alternatives like home brewing or drive-through coffee shops.
High-end arabica bean prices surged due to poor weather and tariffs, trading at about $3.54 per pound.
US consumers spend over $100 billion annually on coffee, with many trading down to cheaper options.
Home coffee machine sales jumped by 43% in the UK during Black Friday 2023.
- Who
- Coffee consumers, especially Gen Z, and major coffee chains
- What
- Shift to cheaper coffee options due to high prices
- When
- 2023, with trends expected to continue
- Where
- Global, with specific examples from the US, UK, and other countries
- Why
- Record high coffee prices and persistent inflation
- Global Coffee Prices
- Record highs in 2023
- US Coffee Market
- $100 billion annual spending
- Arabica Beans Price
- $3.54 per pound (2023)
- Home Coffee Machine Sales
- 43% increase in UK (2023)
- Trade Coffee Customers
- New customers valuing savings
- Starbucks Price Change
- No price increase in fiscal 2025
- Gen Z Coffee Trends
- TikTok posts on homemade coffee doubled
- 7 Brew Growth
- Expanding stores to meet demand