Bean shortage drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee; Indonesia’s output could also suffer due to weather issues

JAKARTA, May 14 (Bloomberg): The global cost-of-living crunch has pushed coffee drinkers to get their fix from cheaper brews. But a shortage of robusta beans is making it increasingly difficult to find a budget-friendly cup.

While many coffee lovers prefer the high-quality arabica beans sold in cafes, robusta is normally less expensive because the tree is hardier and requires less care, making it easier to produce in large quantities.