People who take caffeine pills are more at risk of dangerous abuse.
It is like beer vs whisky. All the water in that coffee dilutes the caffeine.
There is a sensory experience component to addiction; I tried caffeine pills but wasn't satisfied and went back to coffee and sometimes tea.
It tastes good? That's why people drink decaf
For the aroma. Just the smell of a good cup of coffee at the right time can make my arm hairs stand on end.
taste?
$2.50 for a cup of coffee? Only if you're paying for the "convenience" of take-out like Starbucks.
I buy locally roasted beans, grind them myself and brew my coffee in an Aeropress for sub-$0.50 a cup. It's low calorie, gives me a buzz, and I love the taste and comfort of a warm drink, especially in the Canadian winter.
Seems like a deal.