’It is a cappuccino. It can’t be $10,’ says Harry Styles about NYC coffee prices

Harry Styles, the former One Direction member, recently expressed his disbelief at the high cost of coffee in New York City during one of his final performances at Madison Square Garden. During the concert, he stated that a single cappuccino should not cost $10, even after including a 20% tip. Fans who watched the video on social media were divided on the issue.

Some found it amusing that a successful celebrity would be concerned about such a basic expense, while others criticized the concert ticket prices instead. Coffee prices have been volatile in recent years due to factors such as climate-related production issues and US tariffs, which have since been lifted. In September, the average price of a pound of ground roast coffee in US cities reached $9.33, marking the highest monthly average since records began and a 91% increase from 2020.

This price surge has contributed to ongoing discussions about the rising cost of living in the United States as voters prepare for the midterm elections. Coffee producers have had to reduce profit margins to avoid further price hikes, and are now working to restore their own margins.