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I calculated that I could save roughly 280€ a year by switching to a cheaper brand of coffee

I calculated that I could save roughly 280€ a year by switching to a cheaper brand of coffee - Feddit UK

The one I’m drinking right now is 6.76€ and the cheapest one is 1.28€. First of all - what a price difference. Secondly, it’s actually not bad. It does have that faint “cheap coffee” taste, but after a few cups I barely notice it anymore. The real question is: is the tradeoff worth it? Do I give up a few percent of enjoyment on every single cup just to save the equivalent of a month’s grocery bill yearly? I’m not in any dire financial spot - frugality is basically a hobby/lifestyle for me at this point - but it’s getting rarer and rarer to find ways to pocket savings of this level anymore.

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manualoverride Mar 16

How are you buying/making your coffee? I switched from good quality instant to good quality beans and halved the price per month and got much better coffee in the process.

I did need a grinder and an espresso machine which consumed the first years savings, but after that it was all crema and savings.

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Iconoclast Mar 17

I have a drip machine and I buy pre-ground beans. I have a grinder too but don’t find grinding my own being any cheaper. It does usually improve the taste though.

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manualoverride Mar 17

In that case you are probably making it the cheapest possible way (excluding some catering grade freeze-dried coffee sold in bin bags) pre-ground is often cheaper than beans due to shipping cost, I take the ~10% increase cost, because I think I can make a self-grind taste at least 10% better. :)

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Iconoclast Mar 17

Well, I do have a Moccamaster, which is a pretty decent brewer, but I’m not exactly a coffee snob. I just want a hot, coffee-tasting drink that’s not awful.

If it was just a bit cheaper, I wouldn’t even consider switching - but the price difference is almost five-fold.

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manualoverride

Do it, but save the cash (actual coins and notes) and after 3 months, look at what you saved and decided if it’s worth it for you. Great frugal work, whatever you decide.