Why it works
A $5 coffee five days a week is $1,300 a year. A good cup at home costs well under a dollar. The challenge is finding a home routine you enjoy.
The rules
- Make coffee at home or at work for 21 days.
- One café coffee a week as a planned treat is allowed.
The plan
- Week 1Find your method: a cafetière, moka pot, pour-over or the machine at work. Buy beans you like.
- Week 2Get a good travel cup. Make it the night before if mornings are rushed.
- Week 3Work out what you saved with the latte factor calculator.
Your tracker
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Tips
- Freshly ground beans make the biggest difference to taste.
- Cold brew made in a jar overnight is cheap and easy.
If you slip
Bought a coffee? Enjoy it and get back on track tomorrow.
When you finish
Keep one café visit a week as a treat, if you like. It feels better when it is a choice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does making coffee at home save?
At $5 a day bought versus about $0.50 at home, it is $4.50 a working day, or about $1,170 a year over 260 working days.
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