THE BIG PICTURE
September has been a particularly difficult time for coffee prices in New York. Amid the recently introduced tariffs and a few dry weeks in Brazil, coffee prices in New York went up to an all-time high this month.
According to Reuters , prices for Arabica coffee futures traded in the International Exchange in New York approached a session high of $4.24 per round. To add to the injury, coffee, among other items, is directly responsible for keeping food prices consistently high, too.
Apparently, Brazil would typically supply a third of all the coffee used in the U.S., but the tariffs led to a significant decline in shipments. The exceptionally dry weather in Brazil made matters worse by limiting the stimulation of the coffee's flowering phase.
To discuss reparative measures, the Federal Reserve held multiple meetings this month to decide a potential rate cut, based on their analysis of inflation data, among other factors.
On a happier note, it was National Coffee Day on September 29th. A number of brands and chains across the U.S.participated in the event by offering discounts and freebies.
OUR FAVOURITE COFFEE STORIES THIS MONTH
This U.S. City Drinks The Most Coffee Nationwide - and It's Not Seattle or NYC - Moná Thomas
According to a study done by WalletHub, Portland beats both Seattle and NYC — long-time coffee champions —as the most coffee-lover-friendly city in the U.S. Seattle still made it to the top five list, among Orlando, Long Beach, and Miami.
Fun fact: Portland has an Artly x MUJI store, too.
Black coffee, longer life: The science behind your morning perk - Tufts University
Recent research by Tufts University claims that drinking one to three cups of coffee a day brings down death risk, especially from cardiovascular causes, and aids longevity. There's a catch though: this only applies to plain black coffee. Adding sugar, sweet syrups, or cream undoes the benefit.
Going Beyond Pumpkin Spice—New Study Reveals Most Popular Coffee Flavors of the Season - Emily Joy Meneses
The Ice Maker Hub recently conducted a study where they looked at the most popular coffee flavors of this season. The fall favorite turned out to be vanilla, with an age-old fall staple, maple, ranking last on the list. Other flavors on the list include strawberry, lavender, honey, and of course, pumpkin spice.
WHAT’S ARTLY BEEN UP TO?
Artly Partners with MUJI
On September 10, The Well in Toronto saw the grand opening of an Artly x MUJI store. This collaborative space features the company's latest upgraded BaristaBot delivering high-quality coffee powered by AI.
BaristaBot makes an appearance at Workday Rising
Artly partnered with Workday to make Barista Bar happen. The bar was equipped with the company's BaristaBot and served up premium cups of coffee to visitors at the expo.
Freeman Company shakes hands with Artly
A leader in event experiences, FreemanCompany, signed a partnership with Artly to collectively exhibit at the IMEX2025, happening at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from October 7 to 9.
COFFEE TIP BY JOE
Citrus, spice, and everything nice
These were the ingredients chosen
To create the perfect... cup of coffee
I really hope you get the above The Powerpuff Girls reference.
As strange as this may sound, adding around two to three teaspoons of citrus concentrate to your coffee takes its bitterness down a notch, adds a refreshing, tangy punch, and brings out its natural acidity, making for excellent cups of cold-brew and hot coffee.
Similarly, sprinkling a pinch of cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg on top of your coffee adds warmth and a layer of complexity to it. You can also mix spices into the coffee grounds before brewing. This method adds earthy, sweet, and nutty notes, offering a healthier alternative to sugary syrups.