Got latte? Starbucks <% if gsSubBrand = "aolsnapshot" then Response.Write("(Nasdaq: SBUX)") else Response.Write("(Nasdaq: SBUX)") end if %> has come to define the gourmet coffee movement and has built a top-notch brand. But are all Fools excited over the percolating prospects?

Nope. We're Dueling Fools. This week, LouAnn Lofton (TMF Lou2) is fond of the company while Rick Aristotle Munarriz (TMF Edible) has some beans to pick over the stock's valuation.

After the coffeehouse brawl, cast your vote for your favorite argument and check out our Duel Flashback feature. This week we have a special parcel delivery for you when we take a look back at the ups and downs of UPS <% if gsSubBrand = "aolsnapshot" then Response.Write("(NYSE: UPS)") else Response.Write("(NYSE: UPS)") end if %>.

The Bull Argument... Starbucks is the world's most popular retailer, roaster, and brand of specialty coffee. Coffee is something that many want (some, including me, would say need) on a daily basis -- with the notable exception of my worthy and ascetic opponent, of course. Starbucks is there to help us out, God bless 'em. Continue »

The Bear Argument... I will applaud the Foolish community that was able to identify Starbucks early on. But, the fact that the stock burned investors the last time it was trading this high -- and the fact that the future will be a slow and uncertain rude awakening -- should have investors holding off on the decaf. Continue »

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