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.
Appropriate.
As an avid coffee drinker I recently (in the past 2-3 years) started spending more money on coffee. I’m no snob or chasing that perfect cup, but I quite enjoy my coffee.
I don’t regret it. Yes, I could break down how much money I’m losing by that switch but what isn’t as easy to measure is the enjoyment of my coffee. Sitting in the morning relaxing with a few cups is important to me. Is it the coffee? No. But its one part of something that is immeasurable.