Yes, I have to admit I also struggle with the idea that people buy a “barista made” coffee every day of the working week. You can make great coffee at home for way less money and you have full control over how it’s made and what ingredients you use.
I still buy coffee from cafes as part of weekend social meetups, though. I like the “cafe culture” independent places generate and I’m happy to pay more to support that.
There’s a homeless dude in NZ making decent coin using a thermos of boiled water and some instant coffee for like $2 a pop. It comes down to “do you want luxurious drink” or “ME NEED CAFFEINE NOW”
When I make coffee at home, it works out to 65 cents per cup. And I make it exactly how I like it — so it tastes better than most cafes.
I’m prepared to pay more when someone else makes it, but not ten times that price. Sorry.
Yes, I have to admit I also struggle with the idea that people buy a “barista made” coffee every day of the working week. You can make great coffee at home for way less money and you have full control over how it’s made and what ingredients you use.
I still buy coffee from cafes as part of weekend social meetups, though. I like the “cafe culture” independent places generate and I’m happy to pay more to support that.
There’s a homeless dude in NZ making decent coin using a thermos of boiled water and some instant coffee for like $2 a pop. It comes down to “do you want luxurious drink” or “ME NEED CAFFEINE NOW”