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Stale pods, ancient drip machines, and the audacity to charge $5 for it. The coffee that makes you question your life choices.","strengths":["Available at 6am"],"weaknesses":["Everything","Overpriced for quality","Stale","Depressing"],"priceRange":"$0-5/cup","website":"","aggregate":18,"tier":"F"}]}