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Why You’re Paying More for Your Cup of Coffee… AGAIN

Author Aimee Thomas
TAMPAKSIRING, BALI - MAY 27: A man holds up roasted Kopi Luwak coffee seeds inside a 'Kopi Luwak' or Civet coffee farm and cafe on May 27, 2013 in Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) commissioned research showing the true cost of the world's most expensive coffee, thousands of civets are being poached from the wild, kept in inhumane, conditions, and farmed to meet the growing global demand for civet coffee. The BBC are broadcasting a documentary on the Civets as part of their "Our World" series this evening at 2300. (Photo by Nicky Loh/Getty Images for World Animal Protection)

Imagine you’re walking into your favorite coffee shop, ready to order your go-to latte. Then you notice that the price has gone up… again! Maybe you’ve just chalked it up to inflation, but they say the truth is that there is a “coffee bean shortage” causing prices to rise. I never believe this. Why is there always a turkey shortage around Thanksgiving because of the bird flu? They just want to raise the prices because they know everyone will buy it. Who they is? I have no idea 😉

They say that the coffee bean shortage has been caused by extreme weather conditions, such as droughts and frosts, which have led to a decrease in the global coffee bean supply. They say that coffee demand has increased, with more people looking to caffeinate to stay productive while a lot of people have stayed working from home.

If there is anything I may believe it’s that many of the shops source their beans from small-scale farmers, who have been harder hit by the weather and pandemic disruptions. As a result, many specialty coffee shops are struggling to keep up with their usual demand, leading to price hikes. I get really frustrated with supply and demand sometimes.

While I know that coffee is pretty much always overpriced you can still find some good coffee that isn’t overpriced. I get my coffee every single morning at 7/11. I get a large 24oz blueberry coffee for $2.48 every day. IYKYK

Although there is no clear solution for everything going up in price on us, the coffee industry is working to overcome these challenges and ensure consumers can continue to enjoy their daily cup of joe. So, the next time you see a higher coffee price, make it at home and save about $40 a week. 

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Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

Starbucks Secret Menu Favorites

There are 15,444 Starbucks in the United States. I have never met an adult that has never had something from Starbucks. It’s a vibe, let’s be honest.

Rounding out the cities in the United States that have the most Starbucks stores are:

  • New York, NY – 241
  • Chicago, IL – 184
  • Houston, TX – 148
  • San Diego, CA – 141
  • Los Angeles, CA – 137
  • Seattle, WA – 133
  • Las Vegas, NV – 125
  • Portland OR, – 107
  • Phoenix, AZ, – 103
  • San Francisco, CA – 93

I have jumped around Starbucks drinks and for a long time, I was a venti non-fat White Chocolate Mocha no whip 2.5 pumps. Yes, 2.5 pumps. (I know I am extra and because of that added change my husband will never order it for me)

I was that drink for many years until I found out about the Starbucks Secret Menu. They really have one. . They have a lot of secret drinks on there and thanks to Tik Tok I have gotten my hands on a lot of them. They have secret drinks for summer, fall, winter, iced, and hot, they have something for everyone.

One tip I will give you is when you are ordering off of the secret list from this list below you have to give them details. You can’t just say “I want a venti Pink Drink” the barista will just get annoyed ad odds are will not make it the correct way. You have to say “I want a venti Strawberry Acai Refresher with fresh strawberries, and coconut milk”

I know that ordering new things from Starbucks is stressful but practice before you get up to the window I promise it will pay off for you in the end. Also… when ordering off of the Secret Menu and the barista is nice… throw them a little tip for taking good care of you. I am sure learning 4,000 drinks and making them to perfection every time can’t be easy!

ENJOY!

  • Cap'n Crunch Frappuccino

    A Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino
    Add 1 pump of caramel, 1 pump of hazelnut, and 1 pump of toffee-nut.
    Add java chips

  • Cookies and Cream Frappuccino

    This is one of my all-time favorites IF you order like this…

    A Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

    Add While Mocha

  • Purple Drink

    A Passion Iced Tea

    Add Soy milk, vanilla, and berries

  • Harry Potter Butterbeer Frappuccino

    Vanilla Bean Creme Frap

    Add 3 pumps toffee nut, 3 pumps of caramel

    Caramel drizzle and whipped cream

  • Raspberry Caramel Macchiato

    A Caramel Macchiato

    Sub raspberry syrup instead of vanilla

  • Orange Creamsicle Frappuccino

    OK THIS IS FIRE! You have to say it JUST LIKE THIS

    VENTI Orange-Mango juice to the first line, add milk to the second line, 4 pumps cream base, 4 pumps classic syrup, add ice blend add whip

  • Pumpkin Pie Frap (only available October and November)

    Pumpkin Spice Frap

    add 2 pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup

    BLEND IN whipped cream

  • Blue Drink

    A passion Iced Tea

    add vanilla and soy milk

  • S'mores Hot Chocolate

    Good one for any time of the year!

    Chocolate Frap or hot chocolate

    Add 1 pump cinnamon and 1 pump of toffee-nut

    BLEND

    Top with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, marshmallows, and biscuit bits

  • Liquid Cocaine

    Having a long day? This will do the trick

    In a grande cup, 4 shots of espresso

    Add 4 pumps white chocolate

    Add ice and fill with milk of choice

  • Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookie Frap

    A Marcha Green Tea Creme Frap

    Add 2 pumps of chocolate syrup, 1 pump of mint, java chips, and honey

    Chefs Kiss

  • Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino

    Vanilla Bean Frap

    Add 3 pumps cinnamon dolce syrup

  • Very Berry Lemonade

    Venti Lemonade

    w/strawberry puree at the bottom of the cup and 2 pumps of raspberry mixed in.

    …… not offered at Starbucks and must be 21 years old but what about adding some titos for a summer cocktail?

  • Raspberry Mocha Eggnog

    Venti Iced White Mocha

    Sub eggnog for milk

    Add 3 pumps raspberry

  • Skittles Frap

    Venti Strawberries and Cream Frap

    NO classic syrup

    Add 4 pumps vanilla and 1.5 pumps of raspberry

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