I saw an article that freezing weather has destroyed fully ONE THIRD of the Arabica coffee beans in Brazil that are typically imported into the US. Prices have already been rising but they may skyrocket now due to this.
I’m planning to stock up on a good supply of Aldi German roast and Gevalia, maybe enough to last a year or so until maybe things improve.
Originally posted by PASig: I’m planning to stock up on a good supply of Aldi German roast and Gevalia, maybe enough to last a year or so until maybe things improve.
I'd rather pay 33% more than drink year-old stale coffee.
August 10, 2021, 09:35 PM
Lefty Sig
Global warming causes the freezing that kills the coffee beans. OMG! I don't drink coffee. As long as the yields for barley, malt, hops, rye, corn, and wheat are OK I couldn't care less about coffee beans.
August 10, 2021, 09:41 PM
lastmanstanding
As distributors of Peets and Caribou coffee's our prices went up a month ago as did other coffee brands at the same time. No mention from our suppliers of another increase and we get notices of price increases pretty well in advance. It's actually a raise for us because people continue to purchase. Gotta have that morning coffee!!.
"Fixed fortifications are monuments to mans stupidity" - George S. Patton
August 10, 2021, 09:54 PM
vthoky
I picked up a bag of Peets beans recently... I like it!
God bless America.
August 10, 2021, 09:56 PM
sigmoid
Peets is what Im loving out of my Rocket Cellini every morning Might have to resort to selling my body on the weekends to pay for coffee but it's worth it
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August 10, 2021, 10:18 PM
lastmanstanding
Thanks for supporting Peets. Neither of you are in our distribution area but it still supports us indirectly. I may just have to have a Karma soon!
"Fixed fortifications are monuments to mans stupidity" - George S. Patton
August 10, 2021, 10:35 PM
p08
Glad I drink tea!
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Originally posted by ruger357: It’s winter in Brazil??
Winter in Brazil is June - September
Southern Hemisphere
August 11, 2021, 12:33 AM
Ogie
Peets Major Dickinson Blend is my favorite. I usually drink it exclusively.
August 11, 2021, 01:57 AM
Rey HRH
quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:
I'd rather pay 33% more than drink year-old stale coffee.
I'm in your camp. It's not being snooty but I'd rather do without than try to go cheap by stockpiling coffee that will age.
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
August 11, 2021, 03:46 AM
Jupiter
I only drink Colombian Coffee with beans hand picked by Juan Valdez.
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August 11, 2021, 04:09 AM
sybo
Loves us some Peets! Major Dickerson’s!
August 11, 2021, 05:28 AM
Bulldog7972
I recently discovered Major Dickinson in decaf. Absolutely great coffee, But because Peets is a Berkley Ca company, I'm wondering if it is a left wing company that supports things that most of us would not as does Starbucks, Ben and Jerrys Ice Cream Company etc.
August 11, 2021, 06:25 AM
Woodman
Okay then ... I've heard this before, about 15-20 years ago. And almost contracted a couple of tons of whole bean for resale. The hoopla disappeared within 6-8 weeks when it was discovered supply would meet demand.
Besides, one great cup of coffee followed by an excellent black tea with milk is a fine morning.
And who would have thunked it? With new diet and exercise comes enhanced tasting abilities. The 4-5-pack of assorted black teas, now I can differentiate between them. Fun Fun!
August 11, 2021, 06:29 AM
cas
quote:
Originally posted by Jupiter: I only drink Colombian Coffee with beans hand picked by Juan Valdez.
I like my women like I like my coffee. Tied up in a sack and thrown over the back of a mule.
August 11, 2021, 07:47 AM
Herkdriver
Peet's French Roast is my preference. One cup every morning.
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August 11, 2021, 08:07 AM
Flash-LB
I only drink Kona coffee.
No production problems with it.
August 11, 2021, 08:15 AM
PHPaul
quote:
Originally posted by cas:
quote:
Originally posted by Jupiter: I only drink Colombian Coffee with beans hand picked by Juan Valdez.
I like my women like I like my coffee. Tied up in a sack and thrown over the back of a mule.
I'm glad I wasn't drinking coffee when I read that!
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
