The price of coffee is soaring – London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

As people across the country return to work in 2025, the new year brings with it the promise of fresh beginnings—and for many, that means refueling with a morning cup of coffee.

However, this year, your caffeine fix might come with a steeper price tag.

The cost of coffee beans on international commodity markets has surged to record highs, with arabica beans, the world’s most popular variety, topping $3.44 per pound—an increase of over 80% in just one year.

Meanwhile, robusta beans, commonly used in instant coffee, have seen their prices nearly double.

This price hike is tied to smaller harvests in key coffee-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam, where adverse weather conditions have impacted crop yields.

As a result, whether you’re grabbing a quick espresso during your morning commute or enjoying a more elaborate brew at your desk, the cost of your coffee could be significantly higher this year.

As the UK’s coffee culture continues to evolve, new data by Coffee Friend reveals a growing disparity in prices across the nation. Cities once known for their affordable coffee may no longer be the best bargain, while others see prices climbing.

For those heading back to the office or embarking on a new work routine, the 2025 coffee scene promises to be a complex blend of cost and quality.

The cheapest coffee can be purchased in Blackpool – costing just £2.50, the cheapest of all UK cities. Leicester (£2.67), Kingston Upon Hull (£2.87) and Derby (£2.92) also offer affordable coffee.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most expensive city in the UK for a cappuccino is London. Here people can expect to pay £3.73 on their daily caffeine hit! Closely followed by Luton (£3.65) and Edinburgh (£3.58).

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most expensive city in the UK for a coffee is London. Here people can expect to pay £3.73 on their daily caffeine hit! Closely followed by Luton (£3.65).

People buying coffee in Edinburgh, Manchester and Reading can expect to part with £3.58 a cup.