Compare the true cost of how you brew coffee
Pods vs bean-to-cup, bulk brew, and espresso. See when lines cross and savings add up over time.
Inputs · Compare methods
Methods to compare
One-touch convenience
Bulk home brewing
Espresso
Per-method settings
Better home setups often mean fewer shop visits. Adjust if needed.
Pod style
Better home setups often mean fewer shop visits. Adjust if needed.
Results · Cumulative brewing cost
Cumulative brewing cost includes upfront machine cost at the start, plus ongoing home and shop costs over time.
Key insight
Bean-to-cup (super-automatic) pays for its higher machine cost after ~1.9 years, then saves $366 per year in ongoing costs, and you would buy about 2 fewer coffee shop drinks per month.
End of 5-year comparison
Bean-to-cup (super-automatic)
Rank #1
$3,090
Total brewing cost
- Machine
- $800
- Home ongoing
- $1,690
- $/drink
- $0.82
- Shop ongoing
- $600
Pre-packaged pods
Rank #2
$4,240
Total brewing cost
- Machine
- $120
- Home ongoing
- $2,920
- $/drink
- $1.09
- Shop ongoing
- $1,200