I stopped going to Starbucks because of this. Simple Americano (espresso + hot water) is $3.50. They ask for tip on the pad, customary at least $1. This adds up

I stopped going to Starbucks because of this. Simple Americano (espresso + hot water) is $3.50. They ask for tip on the pad, customary at least $1. This adds up to about $5 with tax, for a medium coffee. It's not sustainable. I maybe getting old and still live in times when the same Americano cost me $1.69.