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I start almost every day with a cup of coffee. On my best days I wake up early and make a mug for myself; when I’m running late I pick a quick cup up on the way to work. And on days I'm feeling especially drowsy, I sometimes do both. Coffee is, on most days, the best part of my morning. But coffee can become an expensive habit fast.
A trip to Starbucks every morning can easily cost $5 a day, sometimes more if you have a complicated order. Even many of our favorite home gadgets can quickly add up to a high price.
With that in mind, I'm highlighting some of the best items you can add to your morning-coffee routine available for less than $30 — because you don’t have to break the bank to get the most out of your daily fix of caffeine. Take a look and see what you think might improve your morning brew.
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A grinder
Buying your own grinder is one of the easiest ways you can bring the coffee-shop taste to your home. With the ability to ground your beans fresh in the morning, you’re daily roast will pack a more flavorful punch. And with over 10,000 customer reviews and a 4.3/5 star rating, you can rest assured this grinder is tried and trusted.
KRUPS F203 Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder, $15.12
A kitchen scale
A scale is secretly one of the most important tools you could add to your kitchen to improve your coffee. Consistency is key, and as good as you think you are an eye-balling the proper amount of grounds, they vary in weight and density and the wrong amount can throw off your brew. A scale ensures you’ll always end up with just the right amount of coffee in your cup.
Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, $12.24
A drip coffee maker
While I have been a French press user for quite some time now, a good friend has been singing the praises of drip coffee for a while now. After trying a mug at his house, I’m convinced this is the way. If you’re looking for an affordable upgrade from your run-of-the-mill coffee maker, this is a great place to start.
Hario V60 Glass Range Server, $21.35
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