With busy schedules and rushing to meet hectic deadlines, coffee is the best remedy to staying alert and awake. But sometimes we go a little overboard, not only do we need coffee to stay awake, we need it to live. The smell, taste, look, and texture drive us crazy for more and more. The first step to solving any issue is to recognize the problem. If coffee is an absolute necessity, you just may be a coffee addict.
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Becoming a coffee addict is an expensive addiction to boot. These money saving tips are for all of you coffee aficionados and addicts looking to save some change, because coffee prices are going anywhere but down. Check out these money saving tips to keep your habit alive and kicking.
Brew It Yourself
Instead of paying for pricy drinks every day of the week, and sometimes twice a day, brew your own coffee at home. It will definitely be a fraction of the price. Go to the store and pick up a bag of your favorite roast. You don’t have to skimp on quality because you will save by brewing yourself in the long run. A bag can last you several weeks, and severely cut your costs by up to 75%. This money saving tip will cut your costs big time.
Simplify Your Order
Keep your order short, sweet, and simple. Sometimes we feel the need to get everything added into one drink. We order the specialty drinks, which are double the price of the actual coffee. Instead of indulging all the time with a venti vanilla latte with an extra shot of expresso and soymilk, simplify it with just a Grande cafe con leche, sans syrup, extra shots, and all the rest. This will keep costs low, and you still get to sustain your coffee addiction.
Find Great Priced Shops
Once in a while, you will find a hidden gem that serves great quality coffee, with even better prices. Keep this shop in your back pocket because it is rare that shops with good quality don’t double their prices just because they can. Try out local shops around your area instead of high-end prestigious coffee shops. This only means they will sell big ticket items with very high prices. Sick local and keep that hidden gem handy.
Order Straight Expresso
Sometimes shops have expresso shots that are really low priced. In this case, order two or three, pour them in your cup along with some cream from the counter and sugar. There you have it, a house made latte at a fraction of the price. This money saving tip is well worth not paying full price for a latte at the counter. You can also take the straight expresso shots to quickly get your coffee fix. I know how you coffee addicts work, and this may be a good quick fix before work or an event where you need to be awake and alert.
Buy Beans in Bulk
Another cost effective option is to buy your beans in bulk. You may have to get a mid level brand of coffee, but this will last you months upon months of coffee that you can brew yourself. You save big by buying it at wholesale price. Pick up your bulk brand from wholesale stores like Sam’s or Costco for the best deals in bulk. Sometimes you may score some really good coffee! Make sure your beans are fresh, good quality and reasonably priced.
Take Advantage of Rewards Programs
Countless shops have rewards programs, and I am sure all of you coffee addicts have seen them. Instead of observing, pick up a membership and reap the benefits of being a customer. Most programs are free, so you can just order you coffee and receive the benefits of a free coffee on the house with the purchase of 8 drinks or so. This money saving tip with cost you absolutely nothing, and you don’t have to sacrifice your favorite coffee or do anything different to get it.
Explore Groupon
Groupon has tons of deals available with huge savings. Do a general coffee search with your city and possibly your preferred shop. You’ll find a plethora of oscillating offers that range from gift cards, freebies to discounted grounds. Sometimes they offer huge savings that sometimes pays for itself. This is an avenue you must look into as a coffee addict to really save at locations that otherwise would not have coupons.
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Bring Your Own Container
With environmentalism taking a stand, it is in style to keep it green and bring your own container. Many coffee shops will give you a discount on drinks and refills when you have a reusable cup. This money saving tip will change nothing from your every daily life as a coffee addict. Now you have the comfort of your own mug and satisfaction of helping save the planet at the same time.