When we asked you on our Facebook page what little things you splurge on (that you don’t feel guilty about!), many said manicures, treats for your children or grandkids and magazines. My spending vice? Coffee.

I spend $1.75 every morning at the little market down my block for my morning cup of joe. When you add it up, it seems crazy to spend so much on a daily treat, but really, I’m paying for a lot more than a hot beverage in a styrofoam cup. For me, it’s all about the ritual and placing my order just how I like it (Put the milk in first, please!). Or better yet, having the guy behind the counter know my order by heart, remember my name, and hand my coffee to me with a smile—as if we are sharing a little secret. Pathetic as it may seem, my am coffee run is often times the brightest spot to my day. (Well, it certainly makes the crowded NYC subways more bearable!)

So what’s better than a cup of coffee? A free cup of coffee. Sure, Starbucks drinks are overpriced, but boy do they deliver on your birthday coupon. Case in point: Logan Warren, a 22 year-old student in Texas made sure he used his to the fullest. His birthday coupon order was a Trenta (31 o.z.!) Java Chip Frappucino with 16 shots of espresso and various powders and flavorings. The grand total for  this colossal caffeinated beverage was $23.60! There you  have it, folks, the most expensive cup of coffee known to man. Sadly though, Warren could hardly stomach his celebratory drink, and described it as “tolerable…but not good.” Well, I guess you gotta give the guy credit for trying to make the most of a coupon!

Tell us: Do you think this was a silly way to spend a free birthday coupon? What would your free Starbucks birthday drink be? (Mmm…Caramel Frappucino!)