[rockinqsranch]

“...while we sit in line and wait to pay five dollars for 16 ounces of coffee.”

I am a cheap sucker. Never been to a Starbucks, not going to one either. I heard about their prices for coffee. As much as I love coffee, grind my own “Rich Roast” beans, the whole bit, I won’t do a Starbucks.

[CaspersGh0sts]

A normal coffee at Starbucks runs $2.02 (or $2.12 for a 20 oz). I don't see that as abhorrent at all. Actually, if you're going to buy coffee out, it's a pretty good deal.

Gas station coffee will generally run $1.39-$1.59 here. With the Starbucks coffee you get:

1) Better quality and far better taste
2) Better cups
3) More caffeine. 29% more than Dunkin' Donuts and 52% more than a 7-11.

http://www.click2houston.com/health/3005271/detail.html
,br> The people who are paying $5 for a cup of coffee are getting fru-fru drinks loaded with whipped cream, sugar, and calories. Less caffeine for their bucks, too.

And hey, I like my caffeine. ;) Prevents diabetes and Alzheimer's, afterall. Mmmmm.... (Yep, that's exactly why I drink it...)