These 9 Coffee Tools Can Save You Thousands A Year

Cinnamon dolce latte. Vanilla sweet cream cold brew. Honey almond milk flat white. Whatever your favorite coffee shop drink, there’s a great chance it’s burning a hole in your wallet. We all know the uncomfortable truth that our coffee shop habits are making a major dent in our finances, but we often prefer to turn the other way and cover our ears because — let’s face it — coffee is important. Very important. 

Not to coffee shop shame because trips to the coffee shop are great and something I indulge in more often than I probably should. My usual coffee order is around $6. Granted, that doesn’t seem like a tremendous amount, but if I were to spend that daily, I would spend well over $2,000 a year just on coffee! That’s why I’ve started making my coffee at home. Not only is it a lot cheaper, but it also saves an incredible amount of time (and sanity) by avoiding the chaos that is coffee shops at 8:00 am on any given day. Here are some of my favorite money-saving, at-home coffee hacks that can save you thousands. 

Best Money-Saving Coffee Tools at Amazon

• Ovetedot Hot and Cold Milk Frother, $31 with coupon, originally $49
• OXO Coffee Grinder, $75, originally $100
• Sunny Sky Coffee Syrups, $36, originally $38
• Planetary Design Coffee Storage Container, $41
• Utopia Kitchen French Press, $15
• Glyntrof Cold Brew Coffee Maker, $17, originally $30
• Goodcups Reusable K-Cups, $9, originally $10
• KitchekShop Coffee Mug Warmer, $25, originally $40
• Magnoloran Coffee Decorating Stencils, $11

Ovetedot Hot and Cold Milk Frother

Most of the beverages we’ve come to know and love include some type of frothy or foamy milk. I personally love an extra velvety cappuccino. If you want to splurge on a machine that includes a frother, there are many fantastic models available. If you’re looking for an affordable yet super steamy alternative, consider this milk frother from Ovetedot. 

Capable of whipping and steaming milk into hot, dense, airy foam, or even cold foam, this versatile frother helps you save money on all your favorite coffee beverages. 

OXO Coffee Grinder

I’ve found that the simple act of grinding my own coffee has saved me big bucks, and my favorite tool for the task is this grinder from OXO. Voted one of Food & Wine’s eight best coffee grinders, it has 15 grind size settings and a one-touch start that remembers your latest setting. I especially love that it’s relatively quiet, unlike many other coffee grinders that wake up everyone in the house.

Sunny Sky Coffee Syrups

One reason we all love a trip to the coffee shop is not just for our routine caffeine boost but because we need something sweet. I’m certainly not immune to the charms of a pumpkin spice latte or even a hazelnut macchiato every now and then. But in the interest of frugality, I’ve started making my flavored coffees at home. 

These syrups from Sunny Sky are some of my favorites for playing barista from the comfort of my own kitchen. This set includes three flavors — Mocha, French Vanilla, and Caramel — each one is delicious, kosher, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and doesn’t contain high-fructose corn syrup. If that’s not enough, with all the money you save making your drinks at home, you’ll be able to stock up on all the flavors. 

Planetary Design Coffee Storage Container

Saving money on coffee doesn’t start when you flip on your coffee maker. It starts at the grocery store. We all know that buying in bulk can save money, but the money saved buying coffee in bulk isn’t worth it if your large bag goes stale before you can even get through it. That’s why I love this coffee storage container from Planetary Design. 

This coffee canister can store up to 2.2 pounds of coffee at a time. It features a patented plunger lid designed to keep coffee fresher longer. So go ahead and take advantage of that Costco membership.

Utopia Kitchen French Press

There is certainly something to be said for all of the luxuriously foamy, sweetly flavored, cinnamon-dusted coffee concoctions we all have come to love. But there’s something truly special about a really great, classically simple, French press cup of coffee. Not only is this one of the purest, most delicious ways to enjoy your coffee, but it’s also one of the most affordable. 

This French press from Utopia Kitchen is the one I bring out when I’m in the mood for a classic cup of really great coffee. With its 4-filter sieve system, quality construction, and compact design, this French press is the best way to get a no-frills, delicious cup of coffee at a no-frills, delicious price.

Glyntrof Cold Brew Coffee Maker

When the weather starts to warm, I swap my cappuccinos for cold brew, and this handy little tool becomes one of the most frequently used items in my kitchen. With its leakproof spout, quality construction, compact design, and easy-to-clean features, this pitcher is my top choice —  not only for cold brew — but also for making my grandma’s famous summertime sun tea. 

Make a big batch of your favorite cold brew (or sun tea) and keep it handy in this pitcher for a deliciously affordable caffeinated beverage at home.

Goodcups Reusable K-Cups

For years, I made my coffee at home with my ever-trusty Keurig coffee maker. While the machine was great, I eventually gave it away to a friend because the negative environmental impact and the high cost of single-use K-cups began to add up. Not long after that, these wonderful little inventions were released, and I instantly regretted giving away my beloved Keurig. 

This set of four reusable K-cups solves my former concerns with their clever design. Simply fill the cup with your favorite coffee, brew, and repeat. I think it’s time for another Keurig.

Kitchekshop Coffee Mug Warmer

For those of us with more chaotic mornings on the more chaotic side, a warm cup of coffee is something of an impossible dream white whale. We optimistically brew that morning cup, only for it to be forgotten on the counter as we rush to get little ones ready for the day or answer an urgent email. Before long, that piping hot coffee has gone cold, and down the sink it goes, along with our hard-earned money. Enter the Kitchekshop mug warmer. 

This clever little gadget, sitting neatly on my desk, has saved what I can only assume would be hundreds of cold, untouched cups of coffee just by sitting neatly on my desk. With fast heating, temperature control, a large heating surface, and a customizable automatic shut-off, this mug warmer will keep your coffee (and your money) from going right down the drain.

Magnoloran Coffee Decorating Stencils

One of the particularly fun aspects of coffee shop beverages is the whimsical artwork often found atop your cappuccino or latte foam. With a dusting of cinnamon or cocoa powder, your beverage becomes a work of art that not only provides you with a caffeine fix, but a smile as well. But those artfully designed cups of coffee will cost you. That’s why I absolutely love these stencils from Magnoloran. Choose from 36 designs and unleash your creativity for a fraction of the coffee shop price.