One of the results of having your own business is that it educates you about how much it costs to make a product or offer a service. I’ve written about some of the issues that affect fine-jewelry manufacturing costs — and, as a result, retail prices — in my “Get Smart” series of posts. I always look out for similar stories about other industries, because I like to know what goes on behinds the scenes. I was fascinated by Grub Street New York’s March story on why iced coffee costs more than hot coffee. Coffee is more complicated than you might think!
From iStockphoto via Grub Street New york.
I’ve been saving this link for a hot-as-hell day in New York when a photo of an iced coffee would be most beneficial. Today’s the day! Click here to read.
Interesting article. Are there seasonal trends in the jewelry business too?
That’s very interesting! I just posted something today on my being a coffee snob (great minds think alike Wendy!). I didn’t even think about it, but I find cold brew too sweet, so I create my own iced coffee when I’m out and about by buying a double shot of espresso, or a hammerhead (a shot of espresso in house coffee) and putting it over ice because I love the test of coffee. When I brew espresso at home, I do the same thing. It’s cheaper (under $2) and it won’t be watered down because of the espresso.
xoxo
Cyrillynn
it’s really funny tht you posted this now — i just got an iced coffee the other day and they asked me when i went to pay if i got a hot or iced. being in a bitchy mood i replied, “what difference does it make? i got a small coffee… does the ice really matter?”
Now you owe them an apology! :- D
This is quite interesting indeed…
@Susan Partlan
Perhaps the occasion or holiday is one of the factors don’t you think?
I never thought anything of it but now that I read the article it totally makes sense.
Marti