Pretty much the title. I’ve noticed lately that more independent and non-grocery roasters will have 12 ounce bags instead of one pound.

Is there a special reason for this beyond, I assume, bringing the price of more gourmet-ish coffee to a price point comfortable for the average consumer?

Also, shout out to King Bean in South Carolina, I love their Capers Blend.

  • LilB0kChoyOP
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    1 year ago

    The only time I used to buy specialty coffee (years ago) was from a single location and it was always Jamaican Blue Mountain. At that time they sell it like deli items and weigh it on a scale to get you whatever amount you wanted.

    I don’t think what I’m seeing is shrinkflation as it’s just as I’ve gotten back into drinking specialty coffee.

    Honestly the 1 lb. green = 12 oz. roasted makes sense for what I’m seeing. The grocery brands or chains like Starbucks, that I’d believe is shrinkflation for short.