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The Sacramento Bee, Calif., Jack Sirard Column.

By Jack Sirard, The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Apr. 22--It wasn't all that long ago when you could order a decent cup of coffee and still get some change for your dollar.

In fact, many of us can remember the first time that we saw coffee on the menu for a dollar. Sitting there, staring in disbelief, we wondered what the world was coming to.

While you can still find coffee for just a buck or so - and some of it is drinkable - those who crave the stuff and drink it morning and night, want the best and are prepare

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