Starbucks' genius blends community, caffeine -Costa Rican coffee farmers making Starbucks rich!

MSN Money - Starbucks' genius blends community, caffeine: "A ridiculous premium for heating milk
Second, the cost of this third cup is ridiculous. Yet, despite being a value buyer in virtually every other part of my life, I pay without complaint. How crazy is it? Well, if you break down the components it becomes clear that you are paying a vast premium for the heating of your milk -- but not the milk itself. The main ingredient is a double shot of espresso, and that costs $1.85. My Starbucks doesn't charge for a single pump of vanilla, so that's free. And at the sugar-and-napkins counter, you can pour all the milk into your cup that you like. So that's free, too."

posted by Jorge @ 4:53 PM

---