Why does iced coffee cost more than hot coffee?

This week, we got a call from a listener who said a serving of cold brew costs $1.30 more than a serving of hot coffee at his local Starbucks. That has him wondering, what makes the cold stuff so special? We’ll get into the economics of iced coffee. Plus, we’ll answer your questions about SNAP benefits and the beef between the state of California and Walgreens.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

A Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

“Does SNAP Cover the Cost of a Meal in Your County?” from the Urban Institute

“California will cut ties with Walgreens over the company’s plan to drop abortion pills” from NPR

“The Possible Effects Of California ‘No Longer Doing Business With Walgreens'” from The California Globe

“The Iced-Coffee Economy: Why the Cold Stuff Costs More” from Grub Street

“Why the Hell Is Iced Coffee So Expensive? An Investigation” from Vice

“For All Mankind” from IMDB

“Southern California startup bets on 3D printing to drive down rocket-building costs” from NPR

If you’ve got a question about business, tech or the economy, give us a shout. We’re at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at [email protected].