Coffee used to be a beverage you drank to wake you up before going off to work.
In most countries, the simple cuppa still costs a few cents. When people grew more sophisticated, so did the humble cup of coffee or tea. These days, a cup or coffee or tea in a posh cafe can cost you anywhere up to ten dollars! The basic ingredient is still the same – the good ol' coffee bean – and although it has evolved into a multi-flavored beverage, the profit margin for a cuppa is very nice indeed.