Coffee For Less Blog

Café espresso can be expensive. Even if you’re just an occasional espresso drinker, each drink can add up to fifty dollars or more a month in coffee shop expenses. That’s why it makes sense to invest in an at-home espresso machine. Here are the top 4 ways you can save money, time and energy by using a home brewing system.

1.   It’s all about money, honey: Although you may need to put down a pretty penny to purchase an espresso machine, you will save hundreds, possibly even thousands, in espresso purchases over the course of a year if you choose to make your coffee at home. The brewing machines that Coffee For Less offers create gourmet quality coffee and allow you to customize the cup as you wish. For example, some of our machines involve espresso “pods” or “discs” for particular machines – each of these containers are less than a dollar and produce espresso far better tasting than most coffee shops. It’s definitely worth the money to start brewing at home!

2.   Spectrum of selection: There are so many varieties you can choose from when it comes to home espresso systems – upscale, multifaceted brewers to low-key, simplified ‘spresso makers – allowing you to cater your purchase to your budget. The more conveniently priced espresso machines do just as good of a job as some of the more expensive machines, but lack the customization features and screen display that the high quality brands offer. Choose your perfect espresso machine match based on the money you want to spend and the specific features you’re looking for.

3.    Making espresso easier: One of Coffee For Less’ top selling espresso machines is the Saeco Aroma home system.  This is a great product for first time buyers and offers features like a convenient hot water dispenser for Americanos, tea, etc., as well as a pannarello wand for creating cappuccino froth and steam for lattes. If you check out the more expensive espresso machine options, you’ll notice how they truly do all the work for you: Grinding, tamping, brewing and frothing are all performed automatically on the Saeco Primea Touch Plus, and it even has a built-in milk container. Making a great cup of espresso is so easy to do at home with the help of our intuitive brewing systems.

4.    Variety is the spice of life: A great thing about home espresso systems is that many of them make it easy to put together a wide range of delicious beverages, including lattes, hot chocolate, mochas, and tea. With so much versatility at your fingertips, it’s no longer necessary to only buy your old standard every time you purchase coffee in a cafe.