How much does that morning cup of joe cost? The price may give you a jolt.

“The price of a coffee is no longer under, like, $5,” said Emma Ueda, 27, who lives in Seattle. “It could be a $12 day, just going to a cafe.”

As the hometown of Starbucks and countless coffee shops, Seattle lives up to its reputation as a city that holds java in high regard. But recently, coffee prices have been on the rise, brewing trouble for businesses, which are already struggling with bitter conditions and cost-sensitive customers.

The American price of jitter juice surged about 20 percent in August year over year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The swell is driven by an ongoing supply chain crunch worsened by shortages of raw coffee beans around the world. This year, President Donald Tr

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