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Originally Posted by froggert
I use a Nespresso machine at home now for convenience. Pods are about 75 cents each. Beans from the local roaster are $11 for a 12 oz. bag. Would it be that much cheaper pulling real shots than using the Nespresso?
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Per wikipedia each capsule contains 5–7 grams of ground coffee. So, 12 oz. = 340 g = 68 pods = $50. Yes, even with a fudge factor, it is over $50 a pound to use pods.
I buy 2.2 lbs (1kg) bags of Lavazza beans at <30. Even if you argue the nespresso is more "efficient" and equal to 10 g / shot of beans, 1 kg nespresso = $100 vs. 1kg quality beans < $30.
Even at mild usage, you will pay for a nice $1k machine in a couple years by weaning yourself off nespresso.
Note that the automatics require cleaning agents and filters at about $50-100 a year. Just mentioning for "fairness".
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