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[-] [email protected] 21 points 8 months ago

I haven't seen a $12 late where I'm from, they're usually about $4-5

[-] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago

Lately where I'm from, things that go on display for $4-5 tend to come with a $12 receipt

[-] [email protected] 10 points 8 months ago

Remember to tip the machine that spits out your coffee.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago

My favorite thing is being charged extra for soy milk despite it being way less resource intensive and having a similar nutritional profile.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

The US government heavily subsidizes dairy. They also subsidize soy, but it's $20B for dairy and $4B for soybeans. The price of milk is below production costs.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Ahh that makes a lot of sense. I also wonder if the soy subsidy directly affects soymilk/human products or if it's mostly for animal feed?

[-] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

I tried to figure that out, but the answer proved elusive. Soybeans grown in the US are mostly used as feedstock though (about 70%).

[-] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Appreciate the effort! I didn't realize it would be as high as 70%!

[-] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

I would imagine it might be due to a combination of low demand and having to continually restock due to FDA standards. Or it could just be taking advantage of people wanting an alternative.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Yeah and I'll tip a dollar when they clearly know what they're doing.

[-] [email protected] -2 points 8 months ago

The prediction was a bust, because I haven't walked into any local coffee shops in 2024. I didn't in 2023 either.

I don't know what the lattes cost because I don't buy them. My coffee at home is great every day.

this post was submitted on 09 Jan 2024
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