I admit it. I’m addicted. Coffee is a weakness for me. While I realize that my $4 lattes can add up quickly to be a major budget buster I am just not ready to give up my vice. I am willing to seek out bargains in the world of coffee, however. Here are some ways I’ve discovered to have my coffee and not feel guilty about it.
- Sign up for Starbucks Card Rewards. By registering a Starbucks gift card on their website and using that to buy your drinks, you’ll get lots of perks, including a free drink just for signing up. You’ll also get free in-house refills on brewed coffee, free syrup in some drinks, free beverage with a whole bean purchase AND up to two free hours of wi-fi every day.
- Go during happy hour. Dunkin Donuts offers coffee drinks for just $.99 after 2pm. This is a big savings and a good way to get your coffee fix without breaking the bank.
- Become a barista. Paying a couple of hundred bucks on an espresso machine probably sounds extravagant to some, but it’s paid off in my house. I start every morning brewing lattes at home and it definitely cuts down on my coffee shop trips.
- Try a low-cost drink. Like iced lattes? Try an iced coffee with cream and a little syrup instead. The drink will save you at least $1, maybe more and it’s a nice change.
- Split a drink. A friend of mine passed on a secret that a Starbucks barista gave her. Rather than ordering two tall vanilla lattes, the worker suggested getting a venti split in two glasses. This saved them a couple dollars and gave them just about the same amount of coffee. This only works if you have a friend that likes the same drink.
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