A $12 takeout coffee?

The latest sign the recession may be over: A New York City cafe is serving a to-go caffeine jolt as costly as a glass of wine

A $12 cup of coffee: Will anyone buy it?
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New York's Cafe Grumpy — an immodest coffeeshop that promises "puppy watching" opportunities outside its windows — has rolled out a new cup of takeout brew for $12 a go. Is that a record?

What's so special about this particular brew?

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