Is $1.34 a day on coffee reasonable?

[Hieveryone]

And there goes my second hypotectical cup of coffee all over the screen.


Have you by any chance started a family yet?

I’m not an old person yet. Still young. I was dating a girl with the intention of marriage and family but then I found out a dark secret she didn’t reveal to me until several months later. So that’s thay

I’m seeing a new girl now, we’ll see how it goes. So far a lot of positives, The main one being she really seems to like me

I feel like A LOT more girls are friendly with me than ever before I’m assuming bc the economy isn’t doing well and I guess they think I’d be a good catch in times like these.

plenty of opportunity at the moment- dating wise

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now back to coffee, has anyone tried the exotic coffees at Starbucks?

I’ve tried two and they both were no good. I’m not 100% sure but I think one was from Africa and the other from Europe

Seems like their staples are the best

 

[BigMcGuire]

I guess managers differ from store to store. The local starbucks I used to go to ended up getting a new manager? (I don't know this for sure) - got rid of all their competent staff resulting in extremely long lines and messed up drinks all over. This went on for months until people went out of their way to avoid it... then the homeless moved in - sleeping on the tables and showering in the bathrooms...

It was about that time that I thought I'd save my $ and make my own coffee. Last year I went Keurig and haven't looked back. Costco Blond and Breakfast blends are my favorite. I have 4 custom cups that allow me to put own grounds in it if I find a bag of coffee I really want to try.

The non-Starbucks coffee places are just too expensive and time consuming. I hate waiting in lines if I don't have to, especially if I'm shelling out my $ for something.

 

[Hieveryone]

I have nothing against Starbucks, as a matter of fact I have a Grande black coffee on my desk as I type right now. They offer decent coffee and a somewhat standardized experience; it's good on road trips because they are quite reliable.

Small sidestep here: as I was waiting on my coffee I started talking to the barista. I am impressed by Starbucks corp; not only they were offered emergency pay, but they were offered $2/hr extra, more available OT, and paid leave of any kind. The dude also said that the manager said that he was not going to take time off their accruals if they get sick; it seems that the manager knows that some will abuse this thing but he felt that it was the right thing to do.

wow! Didn’t know that. The baristas I’ve come to know superficially just from my encounters at my local one, they seem like people of integrity. Nice honest people. I know there’s always someone who may abuse the system but I can’t imagine a lot of people doin that. Especially in a crisis like this.

do you enjoy the “experience” though? I always feel a little bit brighter in mood after leaving there

 

[Hieveryone]

I guess managers differ from store to store. The local starbucks I used to go to ended up getting a new manager? (I don't know this for sure) - got rid of all their competent staff resulting in extremely long lines and messed up drinks all over. This went on for months until people went out of their way to avoid it... then the homeless moved in - sleeping on the tables and showering in the bathrooms...

It was about that time that I thought I'd save my $ and make my own coffee. Last year I went Keurig and haven't looked back. Costco Blond and Breakfast blends are my favorite. I have 4 custom cups that allow me to put own grounds in it if I find a bag of coffee I really want to try.

The non-Starbucks coffee places are just too expensive and time consuming. I hate waiting in lines if I don't have to, especially if I'm shelling out my $ for something.

I have noticed that the non Starbucks places, while beit better coffee by leaps and bounds in my experience, it does take LITERALLY FOREVER!!!!

And you’re right, I think I paid $7 bucks for a cup, but it was a big cup none the less.

 

[Jxdawg]

First of all this thread gave me some good laughs. Thanks for starting it.

Second I agree with what was said before, unless you have time to actually sit and sociallize at a coffee bar, it ain’t worth your money. There is little to no need to spend money daily at Starbuck or any other joint of that nature. What I do it buy Starbucks whole bean, grind them up, and make them in a French press. After all of that, I utilize Starbucks rewards and get free coffee, which my math is probably way off, but more or less makes up for spending a buck or two more every other month.

 

[Hieveryone]

First of all this thread gave me some good laughs. Thanks for starting it.

Second I agree with what was said before, unless you have time to actually sit and sociallize at a coffee bar, it ain’t worth your money. There is little to no need to spend money daily at Starbuck or any other joint of that nature. What I do it buy Starbucks whole bean, grind them up, and make them in a French press. After all of that, I utilize Starbucks rewards and get free coffee, which my math is probably way off, but more or less makes up for spending a buck or two more every other month.

At one point my caffeine addiction got so bad I was spending Over 15 dollars a day on coffee at Starbucks Just Buying various caffeinated drinks so for me bringing the cost down to just over a buck is pretty good. I was actually off caffeine for maybe a couple months if not more but it’s hard to function when you’re on a low-carb diet for me at least unless I have caffeine.

 

[Jxdawg]

At one point my caffeine addiction got so bad I was spending Over 15 dollars a day on coffee at Starbucks Just Buying various caffeinated drinks so for me bringing the cost down to just over a buck is pretty good. I was actually off caffeine for maybe a couple months if not more but it’s hard to function when you’re on a low-carb diet for me at least unless I have caffeine.

Well there you go. $1.34 works for you, and that answers your question.

 

[Apple OC]

Yes, $1.34 seems quite reasonable.... now, if you were spending that much on toilet paper daily?
You should consider hoarding.

 

[Plutonius]

I've had some extra some time lately and was thinking how I could reduce my coffee expense.

I was able to bring it down to $1.34 a day from $5.37 a day.

I feel pretty good about it...

Thoughts?

If it was me, I would bring the cost down to zero by not drinking the stuff.

If you are going to drink it and going for the lowest price, I doubt you could go any lower than brewing it yourself.

 

[Hieveryone]

Yes, $1.34 seems quite reasonable.... now, if you were spending that much on toilet paper daily?
You should consider hoarding.

Could you explain? Sorry I'm not following what you mean

 

[throAU]

I’m pretty sure McDonald’s will brew you a cup for less than that!!!

heck even Starbucks is cheaper i think

1. No starbucks in WA
2. MacDonalds don't make coffee. They make brown water.

 

[Hieveryone]

1. No starbucks in WA
2. MacDonalds don't make coffee. They make brown water.

I don't go to McDonalds for coffee so I wouldn't know. Adn what do you mean Washington doesn't have a starbucks isn't that where the first one was founded haha

 

[Clix Pix]

Ahem.....take a look at throAU 's info.....he is in Western Australia. (WA: get it?)

 

[throAU]

Ahem.....take a look at throAU 's info.....he is in Western Australia. (WA: get it?)

Yeah, there's a whole world outside of the USA.

Cue: "9,212 miles from America" Team America movie reference.

 

[brucewayne]

Firstly, @AngerDanger is right: Lay off the coffee.

Secondly, Folgers is not coffee. And I doubt that a ten would date a guy who drinks Folgers.

Thirdly, cheap coffee generally means poor quality coffee, not to mention exploitation of people who work to pick and produce the coffee; pay the producers a fair wage, and pay them sufficient to produce good quality coffee, and pay them properly to care for the environment the coffee comes from, while doing so. That means paying more money for (better quality) coffee.

Fourthly, if you do cut down on coffee consumption, this may be an argument to drink less coffee, but better quality coffee.

1: Agreed

2: Agreed with evidence. I walked past Bo Derek at the airport while drinking Folgers Black Silk. Not even a glance.

3: Disagreed. There are plenty of companies that have been overroasting poor quality coffee for so long their customers have developed a taste for it and are willing to pay high prices. Also by not drinking cheap coffee you are more likely to eliminate that exploited workers job completely instead of compelling the grower to increase quality. Especially since there are far more profitable crops that require less work.

4: Agreed. What are you recommending for $1.34 / day

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Well, to my mind, Folger's is not coffee; in fact, it cannot even be described as a poor imitation of coffee. And instant coffee is not coffee.

I would prefer to drink tea or water instead, and would never accept instant coffee. If offered t, I simply ask for a glass of water.

Life is too short to want to drink poor quality coffee.

1. No starbucks in WA
2. MacDonalds don't make coffee. They make brown water.

Agreed that MacDonald's make brown coffee; one couldn't dignify it with the noun "coffee.

And, the same applies to Starbuck's: Thin, bitter, stale, insufficiently strong, and much over-priced coffee, but admittedly the ambience of the cafés can be pleasant.

In common with @yaxomoxay, I frequent - and support - small, local coffee specialists who have developed ties with coffee roasters and small producers. Yes, it may be a little more expensive, but the coffee is better quality, one is supporting small, local business, and one is also supporting small producers of coffee.

 

[sracer]

I guess managers differ from store to store. The local starbucks I used to go to ended up getting a new manager? (I don't know this for sure) - got rid of all their competent staff resulting in extremely long lines and messed up drinks all over. This went on for months until people went out of their way to avoid it... then the homeless moved in - sleeping on the tables and showering in the bathrooms...

It was about that time that I thought I'd save my $ and make my own coffee. Last year I went Keurig and haven't looked back. Costco Blond and Breakfast blends are my favorite. I have 4 custom cups that allow me to put own grounds in it if I find a bag of coffee I really want to try.

The non-Starbucks coffee places are just too expensive and time consuming. I hate waiting in lines if I don't have to, especially if I'm shelling out my $ for something.

Costco is my go to as well... I prefer the Dark Roast. When I don't use my Keurig, I'll put a 6 cup macchinetta with espresso. I know it's supposed to be "6 cups" but it makes a decent single "real" cup. 😆

 

[yaxomoxay]

Well, to my mind, Folger's is not coffee; in fact, it cannot even be described as a poor imitation of coffee. And instant coffee is not coffee.

The only situation in which I accept instant coffee is while camping and after I finished my batch of regular coffee which is usually brewed in a percolator. That is, a very rare instance.

Agreed that MacDonald's make brown coffee; one couldn't dignify it with the noun "coffee.

And, the same applies to Starbuck's: Thin, bitter, stale, insufficiently strong, and much over-priced coffee, but admittedly the ambience of the cafés can be pleasant.

To me, Sbux is somewhat decent. Their blonde roast is mildly flavored, and it's not a bad choice if you want coffee from a coffee shop. Their dark roast is liquid charcoal mixed to tar.

In common with @yaxomoxay, I frequent - and support - small, local coffee specialists who have developed ties with coffee roasters and small producers. Yes, it may be a little more expensive, but the coffee is better quality, one is supporting small, local business, and one is also supporting small producers of coffee.

I totally agree with this. Not only I support them, but I try to advertise them on social media (the few posts of mine are usually about coffee). Lately, I have been on social media much more than usual (due to effin' virus), and I try to advertise coffee shops and local restaurants open with curbside delivery. It's very important. Obviously, their service and their coffee must be good to warrant a good review. I have been in a few "locally owned" coffee shops with awful coffee and - possibly worse - awful service.

 

[Hieveryone]

Yeah, there's a whole world outside of the USA.

Cue: "9,212 miles from America" Team America movie reference.

I think most Americans don’t pay attention to the rest of the world. I certainly donot.

Western Australia might as well be Mars in my head. All I can think of is kangaroos tbh lol

 

[44267547]

Well, given all the recent coffee shop closures in my area, I can’t tell you how much I love my Keurig right now. I can still buy my favorite K-cups, and customize the coffee that I would want/like better anyways. (Plus, I’m saving a small fortune compared to what I was spending on a weekly basis.)

 

[TSE]

You should not drink coffee it is quite unhealthy and makes you dependent on it for energy! Please stay away and save your money! $1.34* 365 = $489 every year! Put that money into your Roth IRA!

 

[yaxomoxay]

You should not drink coffee

I'd rather die than not drink coffee.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I'd rather die than not drink coffee.

Likewise, but with the proviso that I'd rather die than not drink good quality coffee.

These days, quality over quantity.

 

[D.T.]

You should not drink coffee it is quite unhealthy and makes you dependent on it for energy! Please stay away and save your money! $1.34* 365 = $489 every year! Put that money into your Roth IRA!

Alternatively ... drink lots of coffee, triple output, bill 100x the yearly savings on coffee

 

[Herbert123]

Right I agree, but here's my situation. I'm back on my low carb diet. And I have no energy without caffeine.

I need to keep my weight down for health and also looks, and it's too hard to go low carb without caffeine to give me the energy and pep I need to have a somewhat normal day.

If you need coffee to feel energetic: something's off in your diet and/or lifestyle. Low-carb is all fine, but if you are eating something that your body doesn't respond well to (with a low-level allergy response, for example), the coffee is merely going to add more stress to your body.

Also check your daily exposure to various hazardous chemicals: most brands of cosmetics, washing detergents, hand soaps, shaving creams, "body care" products in general, house cleaning agents, and so on, should be avoided like the plague. Avoid caffeine. Avoid alcohol. Avoid red meat.

Avoid any food products that are advertised on television. Avoid anything with GMO corn or Monsanto-related food stuffs. Avoid natural foods that are heavily sprayed, and opt for organic instead. Eat lots of greens and veggies, preferably raw, alongside your meals. 50% of your food intake minimum should be raw greens and veggies.

Exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Go for walks - at least 5 km a day. Drink filtered tap water (depending on where you live).

Avoid foods that make you tired. These can be hard to figure out, though. I myself cannot tolerate citrus fruits, for example. Many people cannot tolerate cow milk products. Yet figuring out which foods your body cannot tolerate very well is key to a high energy level and a happy lifestyle.

Pretty much all open doors, really. Everyone knows this, but most will not stick to a semi-healthy lifestyle. Yet people complain when they feel weak and low on energy, abusing coffee and energy drinks to caffeinate themselves to force their stressed out bodies to function.