Decaf’s Price Surge Reveals Coffee’s Hidden Supply Chain Crisis
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Decaf’s price surge mirrors a hidden supply chain crisis, driven by chemical bans, plant closures, and costly eco-friendly alternatives. The crisis reveals a system strained by speed, with decaf’s fragility impacting both roasters and consumers. In This Article The Paint-Stripper Ban and a Processing Plant’s BreakdownWhen the Supply Chain Cracks, Everyone Pays Pour yourself a cup for this one: decaf now costs as much as the “good stuff,” and the reason goes beyond the beans. It’s a complex mix of supply chain disruptions, regulatory shifts, and a critical bottleneck in Colombia. The price…