Originally Posted by fuzebox

I don't understand the thread title, or the generalization that starbucks has somehow managed to charge $4 for a cup of coffee (when their largest size drip coffee is more like $2.25, very much in line with their competitors). As for the specialty espresso beverages, please tell me which shops sell those for cheaper, and where you can get a 24oz cup of decent coffee for under $2.25 that isn't a gas station...