As someone who doesn’t like spending money on overpriced drinks and food you can make cheaper at home, I really enjoyed your article and your perspective. If this is what makes you happy, what drives you and make your day better — it’s the best thing for you. Let it be a $5 not-so-good-and-too-expensive coffee, because by the end of the day you can’t put a price tag on things like inspiration and happiness.
I buy expensive coffee once in a while too, but I try to splurge on fancy ones at coffee bars. I love this coffee place called “Aroma” that makes iced Brazilian hazelnut coffee, and it’s to die for. I would pay more that what they charge if I had to.