📰 Background In August 2025, the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee beans. Since Brazil is the world’s largest coffee producer, this move has led directly to rising coffee prices in the United States. Retail coffee prices have already surged by about 30% year over year, and in some areas, a latte now approaches $10 per cup【marketwatch†L1-L7】. Coffee lovers now face two choices: pay more to maintain the café experience or shift toward brewing coffee at home with drip methods or capsule machines. This debate isn’t just about taste; it’s about how tariffs reshape consumption habits and lifestyles. 💬 Opinion 1 “Expensive, but Café Coffee Is Still Worth It” Café coffee is more than just a drink—it’s a cultural and social experience. The atmosphere of a café, meeting friends, or studying in a public space is hard to replicate at home. Even with higher prices, many people will continue to visit cafés. 💬 Opinion 2 “Home Brewing Is the Smarter Choice” Drip and capsule machines can provide high-quality coffee at a fraction of the price. With inflation and tariffs raising everyday costs, adjusting coffee habits is a rational step. Brewing at home can even create a new culture of coffee appreciation, balancing taste and affordability. 🙋 Discussion Questions If café coffee prices double, would you still buy them regularly? Could home brewing become the new lifestyle trend for coffee lovers? Do you think tariff policies can truly change our everyday consumption habits?

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