went to sonic for an espresso shake $5.00, then went to starbucks for a new green coffee drink $5.00. will repeat in four or five years. i take caffeine tablets, normally. they seem to be about the same price as folgers, without added sugar etc... thanks for the tweets. hope you have a wonderful day.

I rarely buy coffee away from that made in my home. I can't see me ever stepping into a Starbucks. And I'm one of those troglodytes that are not interested in "crap" a chinos(that designation should tell you what I think of them). All I want is a regular cup of joe with a bit of creamer and sweetener. I can get that at home and don't need the hassle of ordering such and paying five bucks for it in one of these high priced shill joints.

Suanna wrote: "went to sonic for an espresso shake $5.00, then went to starbucks for a new green coffee drink $5.00. will repeat in four or five years. i take caffeine tablets, normally. they seem to be about ..."

I can only guess coffee drinkers like what they like, and they can afford to pay the going price. I'm the only big coffee drinker in my family, and I've had to cut back. But regardless how you get your coffee, there's nothing like a cup of it. Thanks for the comments and enjoy your day, too.

Randy wrote: "I rarely buy coffee away from that made in my home. I can't see me ever stepping into a Starbucks. And I'm one of those troglodytes that are not interested in "crap" a chinos(that designation shoul..."

I bought a big coffee at McDonald's a few years ago and don't remember what I paid for it. I don't think it was as much as $5. I also prefer my home-perked pot of joe. Lots cheaper, yes. Sometimes when we travel, the motel will leave a coffee-maker and fixings for in-room coffee. Now that's a real come-down. I appreciate your comments.

I prefer to make my own coffee, spending sometimes a little more on groundbeans for Etheopian or Jamaican coffee. Or enjoy the comfort of my own espresso machine.

The coffee at work usualy is of the variety did-meet some-coffeebeans-but-do-not-expect-anything-more. It is sone coffee-like brew.

Here in the Netherlands there are only a few Starbucks and the closest to me is actually in Germany. So I cannot really comment on their quality of coffee. But if it is anything like all that fastfood shyte that was exported this way it will be overpriced, shabby quality and way too many flavors hiding the original taste of coffee.

Mark wrote: "way too many flavors hiding the original taste of coffee.


I've bought the Starbucks ground beans of various flavors that come in pouches. Some I've liked better than others. But you make a good point in that the flavor enhancements can overwhelm the original taste of the coffee.

nespresso. worth every red cent.

Michael wrote: "nespresso. worth every red cent."

I know I can't do without it, so I pay the man if it comes down to that.

I spend roughly $15 every three weeks on ground beans for my espresso machine. With two espresso per day (one for me, one for my wife) that works out to $0.35 each. I mostly buy my beans at Peet's Coffee, they always seem to have very fresh beans.

David wrote: "I spend roughly $15 every three weeks on ground beans for my espresso machine. With two espresso per day (one for me, one for my wife) that works out to $0.35 each. I mostly buy my beans at Peet's ..."

Is the freshness of the bean what gives the coffee the richer taste? I guess the obvious answer is it does, but I've never ground up my own beans and wondered.

If you didn't spend your money on the things you loved what would you spend your money on? A really great cup of coffee is worth $1.38 and the larger picture of $14k over a career does seem like a lot however how much money is spent on stuff that we don't enjoy (bad books, bad movies, bad restaurants, etc). Give me a great cup of coffee any day and it's priceless.

Karen wrote: "If you didn't spend your money on the things you loved what would you spend your money on? A really great cup of coffee is worth $1.38 and the larger picture of $14k over a career does seem like a ..."

This early in the morning, I agree -- a cup of coffee is priceless! Thanks for the response, Karen.

Marietta wrote: "Ed wrote: "Karen wrote: "If you didn't spend your money on the things you loved what would you spend your money on? A really great cup of coffee is worth $1.38 and the larger picture of $14k over a..."

Burned coffee isn't very good. I'll look into the Keurig idea. Thanks for the rec and comments.

Yes Marietta, you are right about the Keurig coffee. My husband and I have the same birthday month so my son bought us one as a gift. The coffee is very good, you can get different flavors and your coffee is always fresh. Well worth the money for the machine and the K-cups.

I prefer to buy coffee beans and grind and brew my own coffee at home. However, I've been known to indulge in a Dunkin Donuts cup of coffee a few times a year. When I lived in the W.Portal neighborhood of San Francisco, I went to Peet's for my coffee.

Michele wrote: "I prefer to buy coffee beans and grind and brew my own coffee at home. However, I've been known to indulge in a Dunkin Donuts cup of coffee a few times a year. When I lived in the W.Portal neighbor..."

Come to think of it, I've used Dunkin Donuts in a pinch, too. I was out somewhere and need an emergency fix. Thanks.