Daily Grind — Brazil rains stall harvest — coffee prices spike
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Jun 12, 2026
Daily Grind — Brazil rains stall harvest — coffee prices spike
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If coffee is part of who you are — the ritual, the little holy sip — welcome home. This week the cup gets a little more expensive and a little more interesting; here's what that means for your morning routine, your wallet, and the tiny joys in the mug.
Rain in Brazil delays harvest and lifts coffee prices
Persistent rainfall in Brazil has pushed back the harvest, sending global coffee prices to a one-week high as buyers worry about supply. For home brewers and café regulars that can mean tighter availability and a squeeze on price — think pricier bags and more seasonal roasts. Read the market details and what traders are watching at Barchart’s report and consider stocking a favorite bag if you want to avoid a surprise at checkout.
Coffee maker recall
About 17,600 Kidisle coffeemakers were recalled after at least 27 injuries; owners are urged to stop using the units and request refunds. Full recall details at Yahoo.
Lavazza vs. Keurig
Italy’s 131-year-old Lavazza is making a direct push into the U.S. pod market to challenge Keurig’s dominance, signaling more competition — and perhaps more pod options for your single-serve machine. Read more at TheStreet.
Espresso brewed with sound
Researchers at UNSW found that soundwaves can replace heat in espresso extraction, potentially cutting energy use while preserving taste — a neat future trick for eco-minded baristas. Try the deep-dive at PopSci.
A radio voice and coffee
Bill Cody, long-time host of 'Coffee, Country and Cody' on the Grand Ole Opry, died at 67 — a reminder of how coffee and morning radio are stitched together in so many lives. Read the remembrance at WKRN.
Why espresso has crema
Crema is the foamy, golden layer on top of espresso created by tiny oil droplets and gases (mostly carbon dioxide) released during high-pressure extraction. It’s a quick sign of freshness and well-executed extraction — but not the whole story of a cup’s flavor.