High Prices Aren't Stopping The Popularity Of This Essential Kitchen Appliance

Coffee — it's one thing many of us can't imagine living without. There is something special about waking up to the distinct aroma of fresh coffee brewing. For many years, coffee was just something that got you through the day. But for the last couple of decades, the type of coffee you drink seems to say as much about you as Myers-Briggs. Unfortunately, coffee prices have seen a marked rise over the last few years. Now many bean juice lovers are finding it hard to justify spending the equivalent of two gallons of gas on their favorite caffeinated beverage. Interestingly, it's forcing many to up their coffee game at home, which means spending a large amount of money on high-end coffee makers.

It's no joke how expensive it is to buy a latte in a café these days. If you add up the average cost of buying a latte every weekday, you're looking at approximately $100 a month. You could instead put that money towards a medium to high-end home espresso maker and have it paid off in less than six months. And honestly, you could be saving even more money if you choose one of the affordable and impressive espresso machines that are under $300. It's a no-brainer — buying a fancy coffee maker for your home is a smart investment if you are a coffee lover. Spending more now is going to save you tons of money in the long-term.

While the high cost of a fancy espresso machine feels like it should deter most people from buying one, their popularity has only increased. One possible reason is that consumers are getting smarter. Financial advisors have been telling people to ditch their daily Starbucks for years. While this used to be seen as "latte shaming," the steep rise in coffee shop prices is finally making people realize that home espresso machines are worth buying. 

But the idea of creating a cute home café isn't just about saving money, although tighter budgeting is a big part of it. It's also that technology has made it possible for new machines to be fully automated. Multiple brands have come out with coffee machines that make all of your favorite drinks: from lattes, to cappuccinos, and even your favorite cold-brew. There are some that practically do it all: grind your beans, brew your coffee, and steam your favorite milk. You barely have to lift a finger; just supply it with water, beans, and dairy, and the machine does the rest.

Buying coffee beans in bulk saves a ton of money versus purchasing drinks from a café, and with today's advanced coffee makers, you don't have to settle for boring drip. Not to mention the fact that you can make drinks at home customized to your own personal whims without worrying they'll mess up your very specialized drink order. Want that half-caff, one pump vanilla, one pump sugar-free chai, oat milk, cold brew, iced latte? You got it! And the best part of all? You won't have to worry about someone mispronouncing your name when you collect your drink.