Coffee pods are convenient, but buying them every week adds up quickly. The good news is that you do not have to give up your machine to spend less. Here are three practical ways to cut the cost of your daily cup.
1. Brew your own ground coffee
Ground coffee from your local shop or roaster costs far less per cup than branded pods, and you can choose exactly the roast you like. If you own a Dolce Gusto Lumio (EDG325), a reusable ground coffee adapter lets you fill about 15g of extra-fine ground coffee, close the lid and brew in the same machine. Read our step-by-step guide.
2. Use the pods you can find at the best price
Nespresso Original-compatible pods are sold by many brands and are often on promotion. With a capsule adapter for Dolce Gusto, you can brew these pods in most Dolce Gusto machines, so you can buy whichever pods are best value that week. See can you use Nespresso pods in a Dolce Gusto machine?
3. Make coffee to take with you
A takeaway coffee on the way to work is often the most expensive cup of the day. Brewing at home and taking it with you saves that cost. The iCafilas 2-in-1 travel French press mug lets you brew with ground coffee in the mug itself and keeps it hot for up to 8 hours.
Less waste too
Reusable adapters cut down on the number of single-use capsules you throw away, so the savings come with less waste.
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