1. Enter Your Coffee Habits

Cups per day: Use the slider to select how many cups of coffee you drink daily (0-10, with 0.5 increments).

Coffee source: Select where you typically buy your coffee. Prices range from $0.50 for home brew to $7.00 for Starbucks.

2. Add Time & Wage Information

Years drinking coffee: How many years have you been drinking coffee regularly (1-40 years)?

Hourly wage: Your hourly wage to calculate how many hours you've worked just to pay for coffee.

3. View Your Results

After clicking "Calculate," you'll see:

• Addiction Level: Fun classification from "Casual Sipper" to "You Are Coffee"
• Cost Breakdown: Daily, monthly, yearly, and lifetime coffee expenses
• Hours Worked: How many hours of work went to paying for coffee
• Caffeine Intake: Total caffeine consumed, converted to Red Bull cans
• Comparison: What you could have bought with that money instead

Addiction Levels Explained

• Casual Sipper (0-0.9 cups/day): Coffee is just an occasional treat for you
• Daily Devotee (1-1.9 cups/day): You enjoy a consistent morning routine
• Habitual Drinker (2-3.9 cups/day): Coffee is part of your daily rhythm
• Full Addict (4-5.9 cups/day): You're seriously committed to caffeine
• You Are Coffee (6+ cups/day): Coffee isn't just a drink, it's your identity

Understanding Caffeine Intake

The calculator assumes 95mg of caffeine per cup of coffee (the FDA average). For comparison:

• One cup of coffee = 95mg caffeine
• One Red Bull can (8.4oz) = 80mg caffeine
• FDA recommends max 400mg/day for healthy adults

Share Your Results

Use the "Copy to Clipboard" button to share your coffee addiction stats with friends. The shareable text includes your addiction level, costs, and fun facts!

Tips to Save Money on Coffee

• Brew at home - saves $1,500+ per year vs. daily café visits
• Invest in a quality coffee maker or espresso machine
• Buy coffee beans in bulk
• Limit specialty drinks to weekends
• Use a reusable coffee cup for discounts at many shops