Coffee prices are increasing across the industry, and over the past year, these changes have begun to affect retail coffee as well. In this article, we’re sharing why coffee prices are increasing continually, what has changed since our last update, and how we’re maintaining our coffee quality standards despite ongoing pressures across the coffee bean supply chain.

Last year, we shared how rising costs were affecting roasters like us and how we were responding: by strengthening sourcing relationships, refining our specialty coffee roasting processes, and absorbing as much of the impact as possible. Since then, global conditions haven’t eased as quickly as expected. While earlier adjustments primarily affected wholesale, these continued pressures have now reached retail coffee as well.

 

Why coffee prices are increasing globally

Over the past year, sustained changes across the coffee industry have continued to shape how roasteries operate. Weather disruptions in major coffee-producing regions have affected harvests, logistics and shipping costs remain higher than in previous years, and global demand has stayed strong.

While fluctuations are nothing new in coffee, the persistence of these conditions has required roasteries to plan more deliberately and think long-term.

For a more detailed breakdown of how these factors shaped coffee prices, you can check out our previous article, Why Are Coffee Prices Going Up in 2025?

At the same time, coffee drinkers have been evolving as well. More are choosing to brew at home, becoming more intentional about how they prepare and enjoy their daily cup.

According to BusinessMirror, “Instead of giving up their daily brew, people are choosing cheaper options such as whole beans delivered to their door.”

As more coffee is brewed at home and specialty coffee roasting rises in popularity, coffee quality standards have become even more important. When coffee is prepared intentionally, differences in freshness, flavor, and roast profile are easier to notice. 

 

How we’re moving forward amid the coffee price increase

 

While fluctuations are nothing new in coffee, the persistence of these conditions has contributed to rising specialty coffee prices, particularly for roasters committed to long-term sourcing and quality.

In line with the approach we mentioned last year (refining how we operate and making adjustments only when necessary), we’re making a ₱50 price adjustment on our retail coffee bags.

This reflects where we are now as a roastery. While earlier changes focused on wholesale, this adjustment applies specifically to retail. Taking this step allows us to continue focusing on the parts of our work that matter most for retail coffee:

• Selecting and securing green beans suited for home brewing
• Roasting with consistency and precision, batch after batch
• Refining roast profiles for everyday brewing method
• Maintaining quality across all retail releases

Rather than reacting hastily to global changes, this price increase will allow us to continue delivering Philippine specialty coffee with the same care and consistency we’re known for without cutting corners on sourcing, roasting, or quality.