That can't even cover the cost of materials. I think it should be at least a tenner. That way, at least the coffee farmers won't have to grow Coca plants to survive the winter.
2006-07-27 22:23:38 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
netpik.
READ THE QUESTION!!!!
2006-07-27 22:28:57 · update #1
42.
You are so compassionate.
2006-07-27 22:29:40 · update #2
Hedgehogharry.
Thank you. My faith in mankind is restored.
2006-07-27 22:31:55 · update #3
Buy the way.
I've never used Starbucks and never will.
2006-07-27 22:33:20 · update #4
Mr. Starbuck was a very wealthy philanthropist who believed the middle classes should be able to enjoy reasonable coffee in faux lounge surroundings. So for the past hundred or so years his fortune has slowly dwindled as selfish coffee lovers continue to drink at a loss to the company. And if that doesn't stick in your throat, I don't know what will.
Next week, we learn about Saint McDonald.
2006-07-27 22:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is a joke, right? £2 is massively overpriced for a coffee even when paying coffee farmers a decent wage. Incidentally, I vaguely remember reading that actually less than 50% of Starbucks coffee is fair trade, despite the way they promote it.
2006-07-28 05:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by PriyanPhoenix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In america (least in texas neways) the starbucks here is about 6 dollars, im sorry I dont know how many quid that is, but in america, thats way too much for coffee thats mostly whipped cream anyways.
2006-07-28 05:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that's where they're making the money. From what I can see Starbucks' primary objective is to have their name on the property. If they can make a few coppers from the sales as well, that's a bonus. Mainly, though, Starbucks is a property investment business.
2006-07-28 05:39:16 · answer #4 · answered by Frog Five 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going to one in NY, you'll wait forever for an $8 coffee, not worth it to me, $1 in a Diner, mark-up is 66% on starbucks, you do the math ! They are making lots of money !
2006-07-28 05:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
But if the farmers don't grow the coca, what the feck am I gonna do for fun at the weekends. I only take cocaine 'cos of the misery I know I'm causing. What am I supposed to do, go onto smack?
2006-07-28 05:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before these big coffee chains came along, you wouldn't have expected to pay more than 75p - £1 for a coffee. You could even take one away for 45p at a cafe near us.
Then again it wasn't as good as the stuff people expect now a days.
2006-07-28 05:30:25 · answer #7 · answered by Bomb Jack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only that, but they GIVE AWAY the sugar, cream and vaguely-vanilla-tasting-powder.
And only $2 for 3 chocolate covered graham crackers? There's obviously some hidden revenue stream that we're missing...
2006-07-28 06:12:19 · answer #8 · answered by Sean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cost of a coffee is arround 12-20 cent
2006-07-28 05:33:53 · answer #9 · answered by answer-o-mat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol.
not sure what a quid is.
but they sell coffee like there was crack in it.
i think starbucks tries to use fair trade...who knows........somebody is making big money.
ps for the cost of a cup of coffee a day you could help out a poor kid in ...........blank ....country.
2006-07-28 05:31:07 · answer #10 · answered by nefariousx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋