If your morning coffee is starting to feel like a luxury item, you’re not alone. Coffee prices have been creeping up across Australia, and some cafés are already charging close to $10 a cup. But is this the future for all coffee lovers? Or are there ways to keep your caffeine fix both affordable and high quality?
At Quists Coffee, we’ve been roasting beans in Melbourne since 1938—long before $5 flat whites were a thing. So, let’s break down why coffee is getting more expensive, where prices are headed, and most importantly, how you can keep enjoying Melbourne’s best coffee without paying a fortune.
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Over the past year, global coffee prices have skyrocketed. In early 2025, coffee futures hit over $4.30 per pound, the highest in decades. But why?
Extreme weather is wreaking havoc on coffee crops:
☕ Brazil, the world’s biggest coffee producer, has seen severe droughts and frost, slashing production.
☕ Vietnam, a key robusta coffee supplier, has suffered from unpredictable rain patterns, reducing yields.
☕ Rising temperatures are making it harder to grow high-quality Arabica beans.
Fewer beans = higher prices. And since Australia imports most of its coffee, we’re feeling the impact firsthand.
Even if coffee farmers manage to grow enough beans, getting them from farm to cup isn’t as easy as it used to be.
🚢 Global shipping costs remain high, delaying imports and pushing prices up.
📈 More people are drinking specialty coffee than ever before, increasing demand for top-quality beans.
All of this is pushing prices higher and higher.
Lately, there’s been talk of café coffee hitting the $10 mark—and in some cases, it already has.
So, while your local Melbourne café might not hit $10 per cup just yet, prices are definitely heading north.
However, without intervention and adaptation, this could become the norm. That means:
✔ Cafés may start reducing serving sizes while keeping prices high.
✔ We’ll see more “coffee surcharge” days (just like Sunday and public holiday surcharges at restaurants).
✔ Big chains may prioritise cheaper, lower-quality beans to offset costs.
💡 Want to avoid overpriced, lower-quality coffee? The best solution is to buy premium beans online and brew at home. Not only is it cheaper per cup, but you can control every part of the process—from grind size to strength.
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Unlike cafés that have rising overheads, Quists Coffee focuses on delivering premium, freshly roasted beans direct to you. Here’s how we keep your coffee high quality without the high price tag:
By building strong partnerships with coffee growers, we ensure fair pricing and consistent quality, minimizing the impact of global market fluctuations.
Streamlining our processes allows us to reduce costs without compromising on the excellence of our beans.
Investing in eco-friendly methods not only benefits the planet but also leads to long-term savings that we pass on to you.
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With climate change making traditional coffee harder to grow, expect a rise in coffee alternatives:
🚀 Lab-grown coffee (yes, really—scientists are working on coffee that doesn’t require a farm).
🌿 Chicory and dandelion-based “coffees” gaining popularity.
Will it replace your morning flat white? Not likely. But expect to see more creative caffeine solutions.
By 2030, specialty coffee will dominate, as people move away from mass-produced blends. We predict:
✔ More people buying beans online and brewing at home
✔ Sustainable, ethically sourced coffee becoming standard (bye-bye, shady supply chains).
If you want top-tier coffee without the café markup, Quists Coffee is already ahead of the trend.
In 15 years, will your home espresso machine know exactly how you like your coffee? AI-powered coffee makers are already in development—meaning your machine could adjust temperature, brew strength, and even milk texture based on your preferences.
(Just don’t ask it for latte art. That’s still a human thing.)
Here’s how to keep enjoying specialty coffee without emptying your wallet:
Want to taste the difference for yourself? Shop our fresh, locally roasted beans now.
Making café-quality coffee at home is easier (and cheaper) than ever.
Brewing at home saves you up to $4 per cup—which adds up to $1,400 per year if you drink a coffee daily.
🎯 Need help choosing the right beans? Try our best-selling specialty coffee blends here.
Coffee Type | Cafe Price (Average) | Home Brewed Price |
Flat White | $5.50 | $1.20 |
Long Black | $5.00 | $0.90 |
Espresso | $4.50 | $0.80 |
While we can’t control global coffee prices, we can control where we get our coffee from. At Quists Coffee, we’re committed to:
✔ Freshly roasted, high-quality coffee
✔ Fair pricing without sacrificing quality
✔ Fast, express shipping Australia-wide
Before prices rise again, stock up on your favourite blends and keep your coffee game strong.