Caffeine capital rejects expresso tax
Voters in Seattle – the US caffeine capital – have rejected a proposed 10 cents (14c) tax on espresso coffee.
With 58% of votes counted last night, the tax was opposed by 68% of voters.
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SUBSCRIBEVoters in Seattle – the US caffeine capital – have rejected a proposed 10 cents (14c) tax on espresso coffee.
With 58% of votes counted last night, the tax was opposed by 68% of voters.
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