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Part I. How Climate Shakes Everyday Prices 1. The climate behind the price of a single cup of coffee Behind the price of the coffee we drink every day lies the long shadow of global climate change. In 2024, international coffee bean prices surpassed $3,900 per metric ton, the highest level since 1977. It’s not simply a demand story—extreme weather in producing countries is the core cause. Brazil: The world’s largest coffee producer, accounting for roughly 35% of global supply. Record heat and drought in 2024 cut yields by around 20% versus the average year. Tree stress and fruit drop (abscission) due to drought struck at the same time, amplifying damage. Vietnam: A key supplier of robusta beans. Torrential rains and floods repeatedly hit major growing regions, sharply reducing export volumes. With ports and logistics infrastructure inundated, disruptions went beyond mere crop losses to include shipping delays. These shocks translated directly into global distribution costs ...