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Would You Pay $7 for a Simple Cup of Joe?
No bells or whistles with this brew. Starbucks's Costa Rica Finca Palmilera is the coffee giant's newest luxury offering.
How much would you spend on a cup of coffee?
Coffee giant Starbucks has launched a premium cup of coffee that that'll run you $7 for a cup, according The Los Angeles Times. The Costa Rica Finca Palmilera line of coffee is the brand's most expensive ever sold. Eight ounces of the beans runs $40.
The coffee chain has 11,000 stores across the country and the super coffee is only available in less than 50 stores in Portland and Seattle.
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Starbucks claims the particular beans that make the brew, which are called Geisha heirloom varietals, are rare and that justifies the price, the LA Times reports.
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Of course, you can visit the Palos Heights Starbucks, located at 7202 W College Dr., to see what they offer.
How about it? Would you drop $7 for a rare cup of coffee? Tell us in the comments.
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