Steps to Making Green Coffee at Home (while Saving Some Green, too)
By Sarah
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I’ve heard you can also blend in some chicory (Cichorium intybus) taproots that are baked and then ground, as a caffeine free substitute or additive. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) are the same way, but purportedly less flavorful.
This might sound silly, but the only reason I buy coffee from the store and not make it at home is because I’m not sure how coffee machines work. (which is why I don’t use the one at work, either)
Don’t laugh. I’m sure I’m not the only one!
Terrible excuse! At the very least, the cost savings are enormous when you brew your own. But there’s something to be said for reusable travel mugs and thermoses (plus the cup discount!), and the fact that a shop gets stuff in bulk, thus less packaging…
How much more would I save? Is the taste as good as I get from the gas station?
I typically pay $1.50-$3 for a cup of Joe, depending on where I go.
We don’t drink coffee because we are dogs, but our human uses the Keurig coffee maker with the reusable filter basket. She can make one cup at a time so it is hot and fresh and there is no waste. We do like the cream, though!
@ Mid Mo Mortgage- Don’t worry about it…not everyone knows how to use one but you can definitely learn! And it’ll be a worthwhile experience, too, as you’ll be saving lots of money by making your own coffee.
One of the methods I use is the reusable filter. The paper ones are a waste and I constantly have to buy more at the store so not only is it good for the environment but I am saving money as well.
Sarah, those are 5 very good tips on how to make coffee in a greener way. I have always wondered how coffee making could be more friendly for the environment. Now I know. Thanks Sarah!
Coffee at home may not be as exciting as coffee in a posh coffee shop, but if you do the math and look at the money saved, it starts to taste pretty good at home.
@Suzanne – Alright I might be sold. Is there a difference between the $10 coffee makers and the $50 models? I want something that works but not something that has a radio, phone, and TV built in.
@ Suzanne- You’re so right. I used to buy coffee up to 4 times a week at either Starbucks or Coffee Bean but now that I make my own, i’m saving hundreds of dollars a year… so I think it’s totally worth it.
@ Mid Mo Mortgage- Honestly, I don’t think it matters personally but I’d get a decent one… Like you said, you don’t need the built in radio or tv. It’s just a coffee maker.
Now that is great information for coffee drinkers unlike me. The French Press seems to be interesting though. Living in a greener world is such an advantage.
@ Mid Mo Mortgage – I have a Keurig coffee maker (brews single cups). Got it for Christmas. It cost $139 at Costco BUT, it also came with 70 of the single cup refills. I work at home all day and drink coffee at different times so it is nice to be able to brew only one cup.
@ Cd Phi – You should see my at home coffee set up. I have a bunch of flavored creamers and cool stuff i add to it. I can’t hardly drink Starbucks anymore – it tastes WRONG. LOL
I love coffee..I would be an amazing experience if we make our own coffee from the scratch..But its time consuming though:(
Good steps to making green coffee at home. It’s really saving energy and resources.