By Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Seattle Times

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

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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.

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The swell is driven by an ongoing supply chain crunch worsened by short

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