I have a Keurig at work and a nespresso machine at home. Plus I have instant coffee and a french press.
I probably drink about four cups a day.
For me, coffee is more than just about waking up. It's a tiny break filled with memories. It connects me to my family - since they also adore coffee. Needless to say, not only to I enjoy a good cup of coffee...it is also my way to honor my family.
But...I'm spoiled and the weak coffee that is 'free' at work isn't my preference. Now...because I'm a penny pincher...I'll drink it if I have to...but...I really like my dark coffee.
And...I really like Starbucks...but that's really expensive.
So...any viable alternatives to saving a little bit on my daily (FOUR TIMES DAILY) coffee pod habit?
First, let's examine current spending...so, I spend almost $3 per DAY on coffee...that's slightly higher than a single starbucks cup...but still...add to my lunches out...whoa that's a lot of spending!
| Cost per Cup | Current State | Current Cost | |
| KCUP | $0.66 | 2 | $1.32 |
| NESPRESSO | $0.70 | 2 | $1.40 |
| STARBUCKS BREW | $2.10 | 0 | $0.00 |
| Total | $2.72 |
How to reduce cost:
1) Okay so...one obvious idea is to reduce my coffees to 3 instead of 4 and I'd save money and probably have better health. :)
2) Nespresso pods are pretty fixed prices and you can recycle them!...but perhaps I could get cheaper kcups?
Getting cheaper k-cups...so...if it isn't obvious there are several cheaper alternatives...
Costco sells them for about $.55/cup...
Amazon and Bed Bath and Beyond also have special deals...
So if I can get it down to $.44/cup it's not a bad idea to keep drinking...coffee...
Refined mom also has some tips on getting discounted kcups including a subscription service...
Happy savings and cheers to your next cup of coffee!
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