Why "Make Your Coffee at Home" is About More Than Saving a Few Dollars
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- Опубліковано 16 лис 2023
- "Make your coffee at home instead of buying it out everyday" is advice we often hear when looking for ways to save a few dollars. Why the daily savings probably won't gain you a fortune, here's why I think the simple act has more value than we give it credit for these days.
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When you were a barista at Starbucks and realize they pour ground coffee in a machine and make it the same way you do, but they get the privilege of charging you 25x more for the exact same cup of coffee you could have made at home for 30 cents.
Same as alcohol at a bar
And they get your name wrong when they call out your order. 😝
Never been to a Starbucks. I own a travel mug, and a thermos bottle too 😁
Yep because you're basically paying for someone else to make it. You're paying for their labor (plus other business costs) vs just buying the components of the drink you'll be making at home yourself. Same with restaurants and bars... you're paying for the chef/bartender to do the work.
If your coffee only costs 30c a cup it's not good quality coffee lol. I would think this goes without saying but apparently it does need to be said: the cost of the coffee at SB is an environment and experience/social cost that isn't obtained in your kitchen.
It's not about the coffee. It's about a mindset. So true. Thanks for the reminder. 🙌
Coffee at home before the world wakes up is one of the best simple pleasures I know. Thanks for the great message. ☕
Thanks. A few years before I retired I stopped buying coffees out. I got up 30 minutes earlier to make and enjoy my own coffee. I light a candle, sit in a cozy spot and think about the day ahead. I washed my cup, packed my lunch and went to work. I still do this and I’m grateful for it every morning! Yes, I saved a lot but I got more than that.💜💜
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Sounds so cosy ❤
OH WOW! My husband and I were just arguing over my Starbucks addiction. My coffee and breakfast there every morning is $11.00 a day, about $3,600 a year. It is ridiculous!!!! I viewed as my one pleasure to start the day, but it is not good and I don't feel good knowing that that good be a trip that I would remember forever. Please pray for me as I am truly addicted physically and mentally. I am really anxious in the morning and I feel calm after I get my Starbucks. Crazy I know but it is the truth. My mind is soooooo dependent it on the experience and the caffeine. I know it sounds silly, but after 3 years of doing this that is $10,000+!!!!!! and I drive a 2004 car with 190,000 miles and wonder why I don't have enough for adown payment!!!!!!!! This video is perfect timing to try and change. Thank you.🥰
It's certainly more convenient to make my coffee at home than standing in line or at the drive thru waiting for someone else to make it. I like to enjoy my coffee in a comfortable chair at home anyway.
And in a proper mug or cup!!:)
I agree, why waste time in line or the drive thru for a cup of coffee that quite frankly doesn't taste any better than home brewed.
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I just like the café experience 😊😊😊
I will say the coffee from the shop does taste better it's Okay to treat yourself once❤in a while. 😊😏
Agree. It is about mindset. Brewing your own coffee… cooking your own chow mien, baking the birthday cake for the hubby rather than picking it up at the shop, putting together your own Christmas wreath from the garden twigs and cones, fixing your own plumbing as far as possible… all of these, time permitting, adds to an appreciation of PROCESS, of MAKING a things rather than just consuming them. The coffee smells so much nicer when you’ve brewed it yourself, and the aroma fills the house with loving care.
I so agree
Yes, the mindset and I thought too- awareness- we need the awareness of what's going on, what's really at stake here, competing for our attention, time, and money. Then we can begin to think about and make changes!!! Hats off to you for all you are doing, and enjoying the process! So many of us, and at times, rush through to get too much done, then miss the life that was right in front of us all along! Thanks for sharing! Plus- your comment about the smell of coffee- I think that's what I like best!!!
Beautifully said.
Well except that when you cook (a lot of) food it can take your appetite away
In Australia, a regular latte costs about $4.50. Multiply by 5 working days a week. $22.50/week. $90/month. $1080/year. Enough said.
In Switzerland an untasty Starbuck coffee (compared with mine 😂) is about 8.- For one a day it’s something like more than 2’000 chf a year. And all this is not only about coffee it’s about a quality of life and respect of our selves
Better spent on a vacation for us.
Coffee is so expensive in Australia. My regular sized latte in Perth is about 5.50!
@@flatandsplatdepends where you go I guess. Lol, I'm not even talking about Starbucks which tastes like crap and is overpriced.
I'm in Melbourne, city of coffee snobs. Nobody would ever pay over $5.50 for a regular latte at a coffee shop, but I've definitely seen up to $5.50.
@@regular_guy70s melb coffee is so nice and cheaper than Perth. No Starbucks here
When my husband and I were courting we took a thermos to the drive in. Now we’re getting on we don’t need to. It paid off in the long run. Also it taught us to enjoy the simple things. The movie and the company were the real treat. Others who were quite nasty about our “cheapness “ are now having to economise a lot in their retirement years.
I actually enjoy waking up early and brewing a leisurely pot of coffee. Such a luxury to relish that important first cup without having to leave the house 🎉
Absolutely. I find it so relaxing. I hate queuing and crowds, so making coffee at home is such a pleasure.
I agree 100% and plus you are drinking of a real cup; not paper or foam.
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My husband and I have a coffee together every morning. A specially brewed one at home. Just taking time to sit together and chat. I agree with you Joshua, doing something is important to see the value of taking the time to do it. Thank you
I agree. I used to hire someone to do my laundry. This clearly was a waste of money. Yes it saved time but it did not lead me to appreciate my clothes. So now I do my own laundry, rarely purchase new clothes, and now I could not be happier. I now can read a book while my clothes are spinning. Thank you.
Such a thoughtful reflection on a simple daily task. I make my own coffee daily - I find it relaxing, and I prefer the taste over takeout. But moreover, there is a feeling of contentment that goes beyond just saving money. It reminds me to spend intentionally.
Just to add, I hate the waxy paper/ foam cups they give you. What a waste. And with that extra money you save
you can get the best beans you can afford.
I am grateful that I am a ble to make coffee for myself , at 73 !😊
i get up every morning, make my cup of coffee, and sit outside with my dog to watch the sunrise. It doesn't get any better than that!
What a blessing it is to have your message of old-fashioned wisdom that fits so perfectly into today's lifestyle! I am sorry for those who didnt realize the significance but the majority of us did ... and we are grateful!❤
I really needed to hear this today. It's a good reminder that a simple sacrifice can help you be better.
Oh yes, I agree. Part of it is to simply enjoy your home. It’s a very expensive item and you might as well wiggle around and jiggle around in it and enjoy it. It’s a great toy.
Love it! Wiggle and jiggle, haha enjoy your weekend!
What a shame that those who criticize couldn't see the bigger picture and principles of financial independence. Making my own coffee has never applied to me because I don't drink coffee, but I've always understood the principle as you described it of being inconvenienced to reach a larger goal. Thanks for your patient, thorough explanation for all those who don't understand.
I love this video Joshua! My morning routine includes brewing coffee and every morning as I am drinking my homemade coffee, I remember and honor my younger self when I had just graduated from college and had virtually no money living in my small apartment in Minneapolis.
I did not worry about appearances then because I simply couldn’t. Now, I’m making better money but still remember when I could not, because remembering that small thing every morning sets a great stage for my day and (hopefully) for my future as well❣️
Thank you Joshua.
You are so practical thank you
For me, it is all about being self sufficient and independent. I make all my meals at home and instead of coffee, I make tea. I can't think of anything easier or more satisfying than not having to rely on others for your most basics needs. Of course, the cost benefits of living like this are enormous.
Something to be grateful for.... the health and ability!😊
I am grateful. @@maureensamson4863
I know this misses the mindset point completely, but for years I had an iced mocha addiction. I bought them probably 3 timesish (sometimes more) a week and it was an expensive habit. Several years ago I started brewing at home, but used coffee creamers that were pretty sweet. About a year ago, at the advice of my sister, I started using oat milk in my coffee and haven't gone back to creamers. For me it's a health and money issue. As soon as I switched to oat milk I dropped 8 pounds in a month. I feel better using oat milk, and even when friends want to go out for coffee now I'd rather do something else and just have my regular morning brew.
It’s like intentionally making your own lunch for work instead of buying it! Im still working on that part of my life! Thanks for the reminder Joshua!
Dear Joshua,
I love this message! Some years ago I made a promise to myself, not to buy coffee anymore, if I don’t carry a reusable cup with me (I was coming more from the environmental perspective, trying to cut unnecessary garbage from my life)
So making coffee at home has become a dearly loved ritual I look forward to every single day. AND it opens up room for growing friendships. When a girlfriend asks me if I want to meet her at a coffee shop and I suggest to here “why don’t you come over to my place instead?” Having some home made coffee and baked goods brings a lot deeper conversation than “hanging” at some coffee shop. :)
Incentive to keep things tidy , too !😊
I have the same mindset about purchasing hot tea on the go. A cup of herbal tea costs approximately the same amount as a package with 20 tea bags. It’s time to practice what I know makes sense. Today I will invest in a travel mug and brew my on-the-go tea at home.
I have a smeg espresso machine. I love the aesthetic of it and the ritual of making a coffee. I love making my coffee at home. I make one for my morning and take one in my Togo cup! The machine paid for itself in 1 year of making coffee at home. I can make espresso, a latte or a regular cup of joe! I put beans in it and the machine grinds it fresh with each cup. ❤ ☕️ am excited to use the machine for many many years to come!
I don‘t drink coffee at all but I would like to say thank you for your message. The next morning after I had first watched your video I sat at breakfast together with my husband … drinking a cup of tea. And I realized for the first time what a gift this moment is - starting the day together without being in a hurry. I have been following you for a while now. And I have started making small changes: decluttering, buying less or even nothing, appreciating moments. It‘s incredible … Thank you!
My coffee at our local coffee shop is more than grabbing a coffee. I go with other mums after we drop children at school. We sit, we chat and it’s like our therapy session. We need it. We understand the cost and it’s not every day for that reason. But sometimes it’s more than just a cup of coffee. Sent with love ❤
Absolutely
My girlfriend and I actually call it coffee therapy... cheaper than a therapist. But we do it once a month and brew coffee at home the other 29 days
We find that being stay at home mums, that being out of the house helps. It’s only for an hour but it makes the difference to your mindset.
I couldn’t LOVE this more!!
It’s an exercise in control that leads to sooooo much more!! ❤
I love my morning coffee. I get up, grind the beans, I use a 1970 electric percolator, metal basket doesn’t need a paper filter. So yes, it’s more than saving a couple of dollars. It’s a reminder of saving.
Sometimes the small things we do in a day make a big difference. A good example is how making your bed every morning sets you up for a productive day. Great video.
Lasting life change happens one small change at a time. Coffee at home was where I started a little over a year ago and there have been other small changes since. It’s about creating habits through intentional choices. Honestly, it’s saved me quite a bit over the long haul and I don’t miss the line at Starbucks.
Surprise for the hater: if you make your coffee at home (like I do) you have saved the money to buy a barista grade espresso machine and grinder in relatively little time. From then on you can buy the best beans and have better coffee than at Starbucks. Heck, you can become a connaisseur and barista in your own right. Plus from then on you can support the good in the world by buying Fairtrade and/or organic. Plus, not to forget the great smell that fills my home every morning. And don’t even get me started on the waste from single use cups. Jeez, these commenters throwing out spite before even doing the simplest math. 😣
Right!?!?! When even a refill size at convenience stores is $2.00+...
@@tracyd2598 yep, the prices for a coffee these days are just infuriating 😤
For me this idea reminds me of my first year on my own in my 50s and wanting to try a real budget for once. I was shocked at the amount of money spent on things that were not my first priority--to pay off my house in time for retirement. It was more about what matters most to me and how can I pull more money for those things. Consciousness of the effects of thoughtless spending on numerous "little things" really added up over time and I reached my goal. ~Susan
This is how I feel about streaming services as well. Canceling one service isn't a windfall, but cumulatively they can eat into your budget and produce "excess" in your life with too many things to watch each month. We've gotten into the habit of rotating the ones we have so we only have about 1 or 2 at a time.
We recently canceled 2 of the 3 services we had and it’s saving us a ton, over $200 a year now.
My wife and I really enjoy our morning coffee. It’s a simple pleasure as well as saving money.
If you live alone and/or are lonely the coziness warmth and friendliness at the local cafe can be a lifesaver
But in that case, you are buying so much more than the coffee. I think this video is more about the mindless, routine purchases we make. Having a coffee in a cafe for companionship, or to enjoy sitting in a cosy space or to look out at a beautiful view is not mindless, but a deliberate choice. I have some really good memories from times spent in cafes, but those times have been intentional, not just 'I can't be bothered to make coffee at home so I'll get a takeout one'.
@@pippas5808 this is great point. For many, many people it is 💯 a mindless habit. I, too, go out to Starbucks more than I probably should but it’s not mindless. I’m a mom of two (5 and 7) and I also work from home. So for me, when I get my tea from a coffee shop, it’s very much about leaving the house and it may end up being the only thing I do for myself all day - or even the act of the person who’s making it- it might be the only thing that anyone does for me (to take care of me) all day.
It’s not mindless and, for me, if I don’t take the time to go out and get myself my tea after dropping my kids at school, I will get right to work. I won’t take the time at home because my mind is already thinking about my job. I would make my tea and breakfast and sit right down at my desk.
Then the drive there and back again allows me to relax a bit in either the quiet or by listening to something that I enjoy without the pressure of turning on my computer.
Thanks for your effort and dedication. I understand that advice on frugality can get a bit repetitive, especially if you follow a lot of channels covering similar ground or read a lot of similar literature. If a reader or viewer does not like it, they always have the option to quietly move on. And yet people insist on making sarcastic and unkind remarks. What a way to choose to live one's life.
I make a cold brew coffee at home. It takes a little bit of prep so I can brew a big jar of concentrate in the fridge , then the next morning pour some into my mug with my homemade chocolate creamer and pour the boiling water from my electric kettle on top. It's how I like it. I'm not wasting resources like cups, I have my favorite coffee mug, I can flavor it differently with spices or homemade flavored syrups. I have my travel coffee mug for when I'm out and about. I have control to the start of my day.
I also make my own cold brew coffee at home, but it can also be expensive. I buy good quality beans online that aren't cheap and use alot of coarse ground beans. It's so good though, and good beans make a difference!
I’m on autopilot each morning. I automatically go to my kitchen and make my coffee. The whole process, including brew time, pouring, adding cream, takes less than 10 minutes. Then I sit down and enjoy. It is so relaxing and a great way to start my day. I might even have a second cup. It takes about that amount of time to get into my car so I can drive to the coffee place so I can stand or sit in line to order and then wait for my coffee to be ready. I don’t have that kind of time. I also can’t imagine spending that kind of money multiple times a week. $$$$$
It’s quicker and less of a hassle to make you own. Plus it’s better. It’s a no brainer.
I don't go to Starbucks way too pricey. I will occasionally get a senior coffee at McDonald's for less than $1. Maybe twice/month. It is a treat. Making coffee at home to me signifies a relaxing day. I don't have to go out. I make instant coffee which is very simple. It means I am putting myself first to enjoy my day.
I enjoy my own coffee and agree with your thoughts here. My problem is cooking for myself. I need to get it together to stop buying take out on my work days. I am a night shift nurse and very exhausted on the days of the nights that I work. I can usually only manage to cook one of my 3 or 4 night stretches. Then when I do cook I’m too tired to clean up after. I always manage to brew my own coffee through…so I’m getting there. The mindset is there and that’s a step in the right direction.
Another thing about the whole buying coffee/startbucks thing is that people say they are treating themselves, but if it’s something you are doing everyday (or nearly so) then it’s not really a treat, it’s just a daily happening. If you are only going out for coffee once a month or less then it really is something special and a treat. I don’t get out much so I rarely get coffee, but the once a year or less that I do it’s really nice!
Once again great advice. I don't drink coffee but it was soda. I decided at the beginning of the year to stop drinking it. This led in to not eating out. WIN WIN! Big money saver and healthier.
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos & books. God bless you & your sweet family. ❤
I totally agree with your sentiment Joshua. But the only cafe I go to is one where the staff are passionate about drawing people out of homelessness, training them in hospitality and giving them opportunities for employment and access to housing. It's this I'm passionate about in supporting their work every time I sit down in their cafe and connect 1-on-1 with trainees and customers.
When you drink black coffee it is often safer to brew it at home. My home town, Melbourne in Australia is renowned for its coffee but sometimes the cafes buy a coffee that I don't like as much or the barista does not clean the machine often enough and the coffee tastes bitter or too strong,. We grind our beans a few at a time an the smell is amazing. Then we brew in in an Italian stove top pot and mindfully wait for it to be ready. Since we bought a portable electric induction hot plate the process has sped up quite a bit, but it was never even as long as waiting for the barista to make it and the wait staff to bring it to you. I do like to go out for a coffee from time to time because this is the way some of my friends like to spend time with me. My bushwalking group and cycling group usually stop for a coffee as well. I don't spend money on other forms of entertainment very often and I buy coffee at these times because catching up with these people over a coffee is high on my list of things that I value. When I do buy a coffee (or anything else for that matter) I make sure to write it down and add it all up at the end of the month so that I am conscious of how much I'm spending and on what. That way, when cutbacks need to be made, we can make decisions based on data and our values. Thank you Joshua.
It's a huge saving. I am going to do it. There are some cups that keep the coffee hot so that I can bring it with me
I don't drink coffee, but I do love Diet Coke. 😂 I have recently set a goal to stop drinking it because I don't need the caffiene or artificial sweetener, but especially because of that $2 a day! It does add! 365x2 makes a difference!
I honestly prefer making my own coffee at home, taste better, I have more control over quality ingredients and the level of sweetness also.
Every now and then I’ll support a local coffee shop and do some reading or journaling. Just a little self time occasion.
Coffee at home is the norm. The intention of why it is done that way was very well expressed by yourself! It also made me realize the reason I want to work on improving my mirning routine is for more than just getting certain things accomplished. Thank you for that reminder!
“Making coffee at home” is a public admission in allegorical form that home is a place of love, contentment, and hospitality. 😀
I love to get up in the morning and make my own coffee and have conversation with my husband in our sitting room before we get our day started. It gets my day started off with gratitude.
I think it’s a great metaphor for looking within first before looking external. Makes sense to me. I never got into the Starbucks whole thing, and rarely go unless a friend suggests an outing. Generally I’m eating home so much more than I used to and I like the feeling of having food in the fridge v just water and bare minimum.
Hi Joshua, growing up, I remember my parents saying, look after the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves...obviously before decimal currency in Australia. Thank you for your wisdom and common sense advice.
WOW - Joshua - so good as always - thank you - yes, the attitude towards money as with many other assets is vital - the "R" words are mounting up - reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose, upcycle, refuse, reinvent, rethink, repair, refurbish, rot - it's critical thinking all over the place. My grandmother never wasted anything - the best example was her washing machine - the tub portion of the machine was hand shaped using a hammer to finish the rim at the top. She was a widow for 43 years and needed every cent to survive.
I like your point on changing the mindset. It's not really about the actual amount of money saved, it's more on a lifestyle. I would enjoy going out enjoying a coffee with my friends, but inviting my friend over for a coffee is equally a great experience for me.
☕️I live on Vancouver Island. I drink cappuccinos which cost $5 - $7 CDN. About 25 yrs ago I bought an italian stainless steel stovetop espresso maker for about $40. For the past 20 years we've been purchasing locally roasted beans from the locally owned cafe around the corner. They buy direct from the farmers in South America. We make our own coffee because 1. It tastes just the way we like it, every time. 2. The ritual of grinding the beans & brewing our espresso is now synonymous with mornings 3. There's nothing like a home redolent with the aroma of fresh ground coffee beans early in the morning before facing the day. SO cozy! 4. Saves us money and saves the environment from more trash.
I appreciate this practical way to save money. Sometimes people over-complicate this. I appreciate being reminded that such a simple thing can make a difference. Thank you!!
I like it. We generally make our coffee and tea at home. But once a week we go out to coffee together. We don’t eat out in restaurants or get takeout food. So our once a week coffee date is a total bargain.
And a coffee these days is at minimum four dollars here in California and more like six if you get a latte. That adds up quick.
WOW WOW Joshua !
I challenged what your video was on ,I am a Big Starbucks gal I was buying out every other day .Then I gradually treated myself once a week .After seeing the (Instant tin serving 40 cups for a mere $9.98 a small can of blonde roast )
I then saved on filters$$ saving time and $$ money and then kettle water (electric tea pot about 5 min is all,)....discovered
I was only paying 25 cents!! yes Folks 25 cents a cup and i filled a large stainless steel mug not just a medium. I'm saving now about $33.40 a week and $133.60 a MONTH .I now put a tank of gas in my truck and buy better quality laundry soap and softer for my home other times I can have enough money to grab a salmon and salad to make at home eat quality meals on weekends from YES "COFFEE AT HOME "Thank you for your positive UA-cam Ideas and proven ways to save money ,not go without ,but mere tweak in our dollars and wallets more money to re direct in other more important areas of our lives.
My coffee ready when I wake up. I've designated my first cup as my "gratitude cup." No looking at phone. Just enjoy and think of ways I'm grateful.
I use to spend way too much on going out for coffee whether it was at Starbucks or other coffee shop outings. When I lived in New York City way back in the 90's and early 200'0's that'w when it all started for me - going out for coffee. Although I had a fairly well income coming in , it was doable and I never gave it a second thought. All my travels I use to stop here and there and buy a coffee to go, I don't even know the amount of money I have spend probably in the last 20 years just buying coffee. I suppose I was at a different life stage than, I was way younger and probably got caught up in all the societal game of " must have that Starbucks coffee" LOL! I am age 58 now, retired, my whole life is completely different now, no more commuting to work and stopping for that coffee on the way to work or the constant going for coffee several times a day while at work. I do make my coffee at home now , first and foremost it's the start to my day! That morning coffee time is my time , quiet and peaceful and just reflecting. I rarely have afternoon coffee but when I do , it's at home, I set up my Mr. Coffee coffee maker and get that coffee brewing, than just sit in my living room and look outside my balcony door at the world, I tell you , the mindset and quiet time of that small coffee time break is not trivial , it is calming, soothing , peaceful, solitude time , it is pure bliss! And , yes, I save so much each year on going out for coffee , not that I don't go out to the occasional coffee shop outing, I still do but very rare, at this point it's more like a "treat to myself " than anything else. So I suppose now I am at another different life stage , funny how life works out, right?! But I love my life as it is now , I wouldn't change it (well not any time soon) change is always good and I embrace change! But coffee for me is like a love - it's a must have but having it at home is a luxury! Nothing like having coffee in the comfort of my own home! un café au lait s'il vous plaît!!!! Another great video that I resonate with and I had watched it back when it was originally posted! I love it!
Got your message right away ! I want to say that it's not just the money for the coffee that's spent....its crazy watching people on long lines, running their cars....and wasting their time waiting. Even as a coffee lover, in the end it's still just coffee.
Thank you Joshua. Totally agree with all that , and about the mindset. Furthermore indicates that we are leaders of our own lives, and embrace our own values. This makes me appreciate the journey rather than feeling to blend in. Especially when it all makes sense for the better 👍😊
I make coffee (soy latte) at home every day, generally 2x3 times a day. My parents gave me a basic espresso machine 10+ years ago. I had thought about buying one myself, but had been intimidated by the choices and didn't do it. This one thing saves me well over $300 a month (realistically closer to $500, as my drink is $7 canadian at starbucks) ! In one month it's a lot, but over a decade it's an enormous amount of money. And making it home is so much better in most ways. I love to visit with a friend at a coffee shop, but otherwise make it at home.
I do think folks underestimate the impact of the cost of daily habits for money, health etc (I CERTAINLY did)- a can of soda/pop, coffee, cigarettes - lunch out, or whatever else is done every day becomes such a routine that you might not even enjoy it that much/get that much satisfaction from it. Each of us can chose to consider this (or not) and for me it's proved to be how I saved for a downpayment for a house. Cutting back on coffees out (with food of course b/c it's there!) and lunches out. I would bring my lunch, and go out on fridays and super enjoyed it. It felt like a celebration at the end of the week. You do you of course! But i've found studying my daily hoices and the value I got from them super helpful.
I looked for and read that article. It had many things that my husband and I already do, but there were a couple of new things for us to consider. It always helps to keep an open mind! Thank you for what you do, not only helping people live intentional lives, but for the people you help through charity. Love from Kansas. 🌻
Un gran viaje empieza con un paso, tu viaje financiero empieza con hacer tu cafe en casa ❤
I own my home in So Cal on a single income not an easy feat. I also own a $25.00 Mr. Coffee. I bought the fancy one with the timer....
Great advice!
Thank you, Joshua. Your message is so much more than just about coffee at home. Being grateful for the simple pleasures of life is a gift. I think of the many worldwide that don’t even have the luxury of that first morning cup.
Agree with your comments but I have to add I like to sit and sip and linger over my cup of coffee. When I buy it out it’s always on the run and gone in a blink of an eye. Thanks for your encouragement
I concur in the judgment. Coffee Court is now adjourned. There’s nothing wrong with the choice to buy coffee out, which I do occasionally. But it’s the exception not the rule.
Thank you! I get up earlier than the rest of the family every morning and guess what I do: I make myself a coffee in peace and quiet and drink it comfortably on the sofa before the day starts. It gives me so much, no takeaway coffee could replace it. And what many people might find funny: I make coffee the old-fashioned way with a hand filter. No other coffee tastes as good to me and making it is like a ritual that calms me down. Just the sound of the coffee running into the pot and the smell in the apartment.... I wouldn't want to use and hear a machine like that. And, of course, I save a lot of money. What luck: the nicer experience is much cheaper.
Greetings from the heart of Germany
Wow, Germany! Very cool. Yes. I agree the whole process of making coffee is a very enjoyable way to start the day in a peaceful way. Thank you for sharing.
Joshua, thank you! There will always be some who have a different point of view and don't agree, but many of us following you do want to obtain a simplified, loving, healthy good life. I thank you for this post, you brought up some good points to think about that actually came to my mind later!
Joshua, I loved this video!
My husband and I start our day with a “coffee chat” with God❤ (brewed from our kitchen)
Recently, I saw a Starbucks store just after leaving a dentist appointment. Let’s stop by for a Java jolt!? I suddenly realized, this was more of a “comfort response”, and I reminded myself why we brew our own coffee. Not only for the simple pleasure of enjoying coffee, but right now we are on a debt-free mission! As you mentioned, purchasing a cup of coffee, will not break the bank, but it’s the small steps that we’re taking together to reach the bigger results!!🎉😊
The journal "Morning Coffee and Thoughts" by Guru Notebooks is something i Iike to use in the morning while making my brew.
I appreciate this thoughtful reflection, it’s about more than coffee.
Both my husband and I used to get two coffees a day, and then grab a pastry also, we decided to take this advice to heart. We found a Nespresso vertuo for $16 dollars at the thriftshop, we now get amazing coffee at home and end up spending less without sacrificing taste and quality 😊
We are coming up on the end of the year and I have not stopped once to bring coffee to work or anywhere else actually. I used to stop in the morning on the way to work, on the way to a grandchild,s ball game, or just if I had a 15-20 minute ride somewhere. I decided at the beginning of the year I wasn’t going to do it anymore, and I kept my promise to myself. I am so extremely proud to the commitment I made to this. Not to mention, I have saved a ton of money, and it definitely shows in my bank account. Making my coffee at home is such an ingrained habit now that I never think of stopping, I urge everyone to give it a go.
Sitting with my morning coffee is my favorite time of day. Quiet time, enjoying your home, and saving money!
I entirely agree, Joshua, but I meet my brother twice weekly for coffee in the local cafetiere! Am with you though totally on adopting the mindset to make changes and I've cut down almost totally on buying books and cds!
Making coffee at home is one of my favorite things to do at home. Enjoying that by consequence helps me save. Thanks for the message.
I have never had a coffee at a coffee shop that tasted better than the coffee I make at home. Making it at home has always been my preference, to have an amazing treat every day. The cost savings is just another great benefit.
Raising my coffee cup to you! 😊 I like a calm morning at home with a cup of coffee on the sofa...saves money and time from a drive thru or cafe line. 😁
I buy my coffee in a 3lbs organic bag from Costco for $18 and I brew coffee daily from home. It takes me roughly 2.5 months to get through that 3 pounder bag which equates to $86.40. Using your example, I'm saving over $913 a year.
Now that might not be enough to buy a house, but using that same principle I also mass prep my meals and am able to save more for the real the things I want like going on a vacation, buying a new car without the needs of credit cards---i still use 'em for the points but pay it back immediately.
Joshua, coffee at home is special, I get to spend time, "coffee time" with my husband. The kitchen smells like a great start to a new day and I get to take as much as I like to work with me as I leave first. Coffee lets me and my husband of 25 years have our fun with who gets the last cup or steals all the coffee before we start our day. My home is a comfort, one of the reasons that I work so hard each day. When I get to enjoy my coffee surrounded by all the things I love, I get my day started the best way possible. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Joshua, your voice sounds you are sick. Take care and get well soon.
I can’t agree more with what you said in this video. Making your coffee at home, alone, doesn’t make you rich. However, it is definitely a good habit to get into.
About a decade ago, I bought a coffee machine (quite expensive, about 1.2k) for my husband. Since then, he has been making his cup of coffee at home everyday. He said the cost of one cup of home-made coffee is 2 dollars while one from Starbucks costs $6.
Although money saved for 10 year amounts to $15k, I totally agree with you that the essence is really not about the $4 saved. It’s about taking every dollar seriously (doesn’t equal to being stingy) and mindful about own spending and lifestyle. And even more importantly I find him really enjoy making his own coffee and being able to choose coffee beans he wanna try out.
Other expensive habits are: eating out often, buying small inexpensive stuffs mindlessly, buying drinks instead of bringing water.
I love that you said “choosing simplicity over luxury”. Living on such philosophy, my husband and I are able to accumulate asset and enjoy a low stress lifestyle.
"Auto pilot spending habits" caught my ear, Joshua, because someone told me he thought I was nuts when I told him how grateful I was and am to Covid. A terrible thing at the time, Covid nevertheless brought me so many gifts, many of them now only see in hindsight. Probably the largest one was my spending habits. They've never been bad but like many people I spent on certain things without thinking about it any more. Restaurants and dining out is one. Even when reasonable, the cost for those meals--what I'd borrow your phrase to describe--took more out of my money than it should. During Covid, I stopped dining out altogether immediately and I have never resumed it. I love how much money I am saving (or more accurately have to spend on household repairs AND savings). Meals out are not even on my radar any more. I don't miss them. So it is with other things as well and for the wonderfulness that came as a result of Covid upending my auto pilot spending habits. Thanks for a great phrase.
Love this plan to get control of actions and budget!❤
I don’t drink coffee. But use the K-cups for tea and cocoa. Need to rethink that. Good advice.
I think that brewing coffee at home also saves far more than the cost of a daily takeout coffee. If you buy coffee from a coffee shop every day, it ceases to be special, so when you want a treat, you have to buy cake, or lunch, or dinner, which costs a lot more. But if you always make your coffee at home, a shop-bought latte or flat white is a luxurious (but low-cost) treat!
I agree with this practice. We have encouraged making food and beverages ourselves as a way of avoiding over-priced items and also the marketing that comes with a trip to the coffee shop or the mall. I enjoy the ritual of boiling the kettle and letting my tea steep; often, I try to do a five minute task while my tea is steeping which helps keep the kitchen in good shape throughout the day. For socializing with others, I aim to avoid being out and invite people over. These practices do make our lives more simple. There is less rushing to be on time when meeting someone, and I feel very grateful for who I am meeting and what I have in my house and in my life. Thanks for a great video; another good one as always.
As I sip on the coffee my husband made for me this morning and watch your video, I just want to say you explained that very well. It is exactly that type of mindset that allowed us to retire early and we’re loving it. Thanks for all your videos, which we find interesting and informative 😊
Joshua ❤. I wasn’t prepared for how deeply this video would resonate with me. I’m in line at Dunkin when this video popped up which made me laugh! You mentioned the words self discipline and impulsive and that is me- I have a lot of work to do. I am a coffee LOVER and so I do spend way too much money on coffee every day. But Besides the financial part you gave me so much more to think about and this is why I have been a subscriber and I am so grateful for your channel. Thank you.🙏🙏
No Starbucks where I live anyway but I read the book “ The Latte Factor” years ago and it’s a great read. Bought the books for grandchildren!
And when I buy coffee out I have to get either oat or almond milk bc I am lactose intolerant adding more to the price tag. When we do buy coffee out it is now an experience/treat and we try to find a locally owned coffee shop and try the specialty of the season. Each coffee shop has its own vibe. Because we do this infrequently it makes it very special. And speaking of special I bought a frother at Target for under $10 to froth my heated lactose free milk before adding my coffee.
Great video! I enjoy my coffee at home each morning but admit I do love a cup of coffee at the coast when it is cold there or the first of the year when a friend and I go out for a cup to celebrate finding our friendship after many years not knowing we still lived in the same town…that was where we met up for time together that first year and have continued that once a year event. But on the norm…coffee is way too expensive to drink out!
Great message thank you ~ I actually do both, enjoy both. When I make coffee at home I sit in my favourite chair and just 'enjoy the moment' and the coffee tastes great ~ especially with a little cinnamon on top! When I have coffee out, its usually meeting up with someone else ~ and I enjoy that moment also, the coffee, the company, the conversation. Both ways bring me immense pleasure, mindfulness and gratitude.
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I never have to wait in line when I make it at home!!!
they say small holes sunk biggest ships, so watch out for small expenses also!
Making your own coffee is easy, your house smells great, it is MUCH cheaper and it is better for the environment because you will use a cup which you can wash again.
Good advise!
Greetings from Belgium 💝🐴🌹