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by UncleEntity 461 days ago
I just did my math (because I was curious, not out of doubt) and it came out to $0.33 per espresso -- $20 for a 2 pound bag of beans from the grocery store @ 15g per "double shot" using the stock basket that came with the machine.

True, I'm not using 'premium' beans and probably doing it wrong but it works for me. Add in 'natural spring water' and 6oz of chocolate milk and I doubt it gets over $0.75.
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kneath 461 days ago
Yes, if you assume coffee costs half as much as previously stated, it does almost halve the cost.
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snailmailstare 461 days ago
If you are paying $20 a lb for expresso beans you are probably not a coffee shop and definitely not buying the coffee that costs $6 at a chain coffee shop.
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Kirby64 461 days ago
The standard size for a bag of coffee is 12oz, at least in the US. $20/lb is equivalent to $15/12oz. $15 for a 12oz bag of coffee is pretty standard for anything that isn't bottom rung these days. It's not even 'great' coffee at that price; I'm just talking about something mid-tier like Counter Culture coffee which is available nationwide.

Anything cheaper than that and you are firmly into the budget coffee tiers.

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