Today I want to share a quick tip for saving money on a daily basis. Coffee out at Starbucks is roughly $2 with a latte running about $4. Figure 300 days per year you have either spent $600 or $1200 per year! Brewing your own coffee costs roughly $8 for beans every 2 weeks, that is about $200 per year.
- Limit your coffee purchases and save money!
There are two cheap and effective ways to enjoy coffee in your own home. I enjoy using the manual pour-over method or brewing espresso with a Gaggia espresso machine. The
best pour over device can be had for under $30. A high quality used/refurbished Espresso Machine can be
had for under $300, both of theses devices should last at least 20 years, if properly cared for. I find the best value for coffee beans to be from Trader Joe's Brand. Even if you purchase a quality the espresso machine, you will make back your investment in one year!
In terms of time, I find stopping for coffee before work or making my own to be about the same in terms of time. So, I feel there is no time-savings by stopping for coffee versus driving directly to work.
The overarching lesson here: it is worth it to spend money on quality goods that will save money in the long-run!
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