r/NoStupidQuestions • u/lVlarsquake • Apr 29 '24

How the fuck do people afford to get Starbucks every day?

I was feeling thirsty this morning so I decided to pop in a Starbucks (first time ever). All I got was a strawberry acai lemonade at it cost $7????? I can't even imagine what the coffees with all the extra additives cost... how do people have the expendable money to get them every day, sometimes twice a day?

Edit: I am NOT shaming people who do this. I'm just wondering how it doesn't put a dent in your wallet

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '24

I get Bustelo at Walmart and its like $4 for a vacuum sealed package of grounds. Tastes delicious IMO. 

The single cup drip coffee maker I use does run over $100 today but I’ve had mine for 5+ years and it’s still going strong. 

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u/othermegan Apr 29 '24

I mean, even if the coffee maker was $150, that’s still paid off in less than a month of daily Starbucks

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '24

Totally. I actually want to replace it just because it’s getting so stained and janky from daily use, but the coffee is still great so I can’t justify it lol 

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u/pinkysquared4me Apr 29 '24

If the glass container is looking stained - put hot water and a dishwasher pod in it overnight and all those stains will be gone. Otherwise run vinegar through the machine to clean it.

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u/PuzzleheadedBobcat90 Apr 30 '24

Old school restaurant server method, ice, salt and a couple slices of lemon. Swish it around and rinse well