You'd think that, but it is not. I buy 12oz bags of coffee. Alcohol is also sold in both fl oz and ml, so a bottle of beer is 12oz, and a bottle of booze is 750ml.

[–] Phroon@beehaw.org 4 points 7 months ago

And caffeine in the coffee would be listed in milligrams, but the alcohol in beer and spirits would be measured in percent and proof.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Hmm ok, well apparently 12oz is 340g, we'd never see coffee sold in that weight. Normally 200g (7oz), 500g (17.6oz, 1.1lb), or 1kg (35oz, 2.2lb). The one linked is a bit smaller than standard at 180g (6.3oz).

[–] Vodulas@beehaw.org 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, that is pretty small and very expensive. Around Seattle I pay $15-$20 for a 12oz (340g) bag of specialty coffee

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

A more typical price here would be say $15NZD - $20NZD for a 250g bag (and slightly cheaper per g for larger bags).

$20NZD is about $12USD, and 250g about 7oz, so scaling up that makes it about $20USD for 12oz (including tax), so same ballpark! Honestly, I'm surprised. Normally stuff is more expensive here

[–] Vodulas@beehaw.org 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

That is surprising! I bet the local coffee farm is just small, so there is just not a lot of output yet. That will always drive the price up.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 7 months ago

Oh yes they are tiny, and have to cover costs from a developed country price point so no cheap labour. Plus they can only grow coffee part of the year (seasonal). Plus the unique aspect of it and limited availability would mean higher prices.