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How to Talk Finances Before Cohabitating, and Why Coffee and Tea Prices Are Surging

Aug 28, 2025
Discuss the financial pitfalls and must-have conversations that couples should tackle before moving in together. Explore the rising costs of coffee and tea, influenced by climate change and tariffs. Understand the complexities of the coffee market and how shifting supply chains are affecting prices. Get tips on splitting expenses, maintaining personal emergency funds, and aligning financial goals with your partner. Learn how to navigate potential conflicts and ensure transparency for a harmonious financial future.
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Why Coffee Prices Have Spiked

  • Coffee prices are rising faster than overall inflation due to supply shocks like droughts in major producers.
  • Tariffs and climate-change-driven crop disruptions create sustained upward pressure on roasted coffee costs.
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Tariffs Add Chaos To Coffee Supply

  • New U.S. tariffs are amplifying coffee market chaos by making Brazilian imports far more expensive.
  • A 50% tariff on Brazil has pushed roasters and buyers to scramble for alternative supplies.
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Matcha Demand Is Booming

  • Matcha demand has surged via social media, driving significant growth in Japanese green-tea exports.
  • Japan's matcha exports rose sharply as U.S. demand pushed green-tea shipments to record levels in 2024.
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