Found out the average home barista spends $300 a year on beans alone

Saw a post from some coffee survey last week. Said the average person making espresso at home goes through 24 pounds of beans annually. At $12 a pound that adds up quick. Makes me feel better about my own spending honestly. How much do you guys end up spending per year on just the beans?

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emmaallen27d ago

Twenty four pounds per year sounds low to me honestly. I'm probably closer to 35-40 pounds just for my morning latte and an afternoon cortado. But here's what I wonder - does that $300 figure include people who are buying fancy single origin stuff or just basic blends? Because I can easily drop $18-20 on a 12oz bag from a local roaster and that blows the average right out of the water. Are we talking Peet's from the grocery store or Counter Culture direct trade?

riveradams27d ago

Yeah @emmaallen I'm over here justifying my 40 pound habit like it's a personality trait.

phoenix_thompson427d ago

Is that supposed to be a flex or something? Buying fancier beans doesn't make the habit any better for your wallet.