Are we really spending $10 on coffee a day?
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You may not realize it, but your daily cappuccinos, cold brews — and now, the seasonal pumpkin spice latte —are drinking up a lot of Alexander Hamilton bills a week.
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cappuccinos → realize → bills
And here at the New York Post, we know a bit about Alexander Hamilton.
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Listen, I’m a reporter and I practically live on coffee to survive my 4:30 a.m. wake-ups, but the recent news of 250 Starbucks locations nationwide closing soon reflects present-day coffee-buying behavior: Are we racking up star rewards in our apps with a daily pick-me-up, or are we worried about racking up another charge on our credit card bills in an affordability crisis?
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It’s originally $1,500, so it’s certainly a splurge, but your $10 daily Grande or Venti contributes to a grand total of $3,650 a year.
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Grande → ’ → 3,650
That’s a mortgage payment for some people.
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And that’s also more than three times the Breville’s discounted $1,199.95 price that landed on Amazon before Prime Big Deal Days on Oct. 6.
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I’ve tried other at-home espresso machines before, including Nespresso and De’Longhi, but nothing quite compares to this stainless steel gem.
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nothing → try → gem
With an included tamper, built-in grinder, included milk frother and fully automatic design, all you have to do is press a button and pick out which fun glass you want your barista-inspired drink to be housed in (I choose the Anthropologie icon glass nearly every time, but by all means, go for one that speaks to your soul).
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that → include → soul
I love hosting and pretending I’m Little Miss Starbucks when I wear my apron and ask family and friends, “decaf or espresso?”
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I → host → family
It has held up impeccably well for nearly a year of use, and it has saved me money on daily coffee runs; my usual 5-day-a-week order has dwindled down to a once-monthly treat — if that.
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While the settings are a learning curve, it’s well worth your time.
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I’ve had to babysit my De’Longhi while my espresso shot is brewing because it’s not fully automatic (not the case for Breville!) and was limited in my coffee selection with my Nespresso, although its convenience is quite nifty.
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convenience → have → Nespresso
The Breville not only looks magazine-worthy when displayed in your kitchen, but it actually crafts really, really good drinks.
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With the price of a standard Starbucks latte rising by 13% since 2021, we may want to rethink our coffee choices.
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Sure, we have to buy the beans (or ground coffee) and milk, but the cost per serving is considerably less than a $10 beverage.
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My Bulletproof cinnamon-vanilla blend that I scoop into my Breville is $18 and lasts me for weeks.
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I → scoop → weeks
The math proves itself.
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math → prove → itself
If you buy a $10 latte every day for a year, that’s $3,650 — whoa!
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that → buy → year
But if you grab the Breville while on sale (don’t forget to factor in milks, syrups and things like that), that coffee bill will go down to about $1,900.
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bill → grab → 1,900
Best of all, you won’t need to repurchase the machine once you have it, so you’ll actually save even more the second year (a little over $3,000 when I ran the numbers).
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As someone who gleefully tries a variety of coffee brands in my home kitchen, I can confidently say that Breville is the Cadillac of Coffee.
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Breville → try → Coffee
Now, with a $300 discount, I’d say it’s the *prime* time to buy.
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it → say → discount
The Impress version adds the automated Impress Puck System, Auto MilQ settings for alternative milks and upgraded Baratza precision burrs.
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version → add → milks
How does the Impress Puck System simplify coffee making?
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System → simplify → making
It automates dosing, applies exactly 22 pounds of assisted tamping pressure, and auto-corrects the next grind dose.
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What drinks can you make with the Auto MilQ system?
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You can make classics like espresso, lattes and flat whites, with tailored settings for dairy, oat, almond and soy milks.
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How fast does the machine heat up?
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Its ThermoJet heating system reaches optimal extraction temperature in just three seconds.
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system → reach → seconds
How can investing in this machine save me money?
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investing → invest → money
By replacing daily $10 café purchases, this machine typically pays for itself in seven to 12 months while minimizing coffee waste.
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machine → replace → waste
How do you clean and maintain the Barista Touch Impress?
Wipe the auto-purging steam wand daily, rinse the portafilter and run automated descaling and backflushing cycles when prompted.
What is the manufacturer’s warranty and return policy?
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It includes a 2-year limited product warranty, and purchases via Amazon are backed by its standard 30-day return policy.
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For over 200 years, the New York Post has been America’s go-to source for bold news, engaging stories, in-depth reporting, and now, insightful shopping guidance.
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We’re not just thorough reporters – we sift through mountains of information, test and compare products, and consult experts on any topics we aren’t already schooled specialists in to deliver useful, realistic product recommendations based on our extensive and hands-on analysis.
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Here at The Post, we’re known for being brutally honest – we clearly label partnership content, and whether we receive anything from affiliate links, so you always know where we stand.
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We routinely update content to reflect current research and expert advice, provide context (and wit) and ensure our links work.
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links → update → context
Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered
What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it?
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