How important is your morning java?

WASHINGTON – How much do you spend on coffee? A new survey finds many people spend quite a bit.

Accounting Principals reports half of Americans regularly buy coffee during the week, and those people spend an average of $1,092 a year.

Workers who spend the most on coffee are between 18 and 24. They’re spending almost $25 a week, compared with $14 for people over 45.

Men in the survey spent more on coffee than women.

How about you? Do you think you spend too much, or is it worth it? How important is that morning cup of joe to you? Post a comment in this story, comment on WTOP’s Facebook Page or use #WTOPTalkback on Twitter.

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