I’m a College Student and This Simple Tool Saves Me Serious Cash on Morning Coffee
Calling all caffeine addicts! If there’s one thing I’m guilty of, it’s taking a daily trip to the coffee shop for a cozy, foamy latte the second the leaves start to turn. But this fun little ritual can add up — fast. On my college budget, shelling out $6 for a latte every day just isn’t an option, but I’m still not willing to give up my daily cup of comfort. Luckily, I’ve found the solution to all of my caffeine needs: the Nespresso Aeroccino3 Milk Frother. This handy gadget upgrades my sad cup of pour-over coffee to an inviting cappuccino or latte, and it’s sure to be my right-hand man before all of my 9 a.m. classes this fall.
The Aeroccino3 froths your milk of choice to perfection with just the press of a button. Simply plug this easy-to-use machine into the wall, then whip up either hot or cold froth, depending on your desired beverage. Nespresso guarantees that any dairy milk will froth up just fine, and I can personally attest to its almond milk- and oat milk-frothing capabilities. (You can even use this versatile tool to make scrambled eggs and frothed egg whites for whisky sours.)
One of the Aeroccino’s main advantages is how compact it is. Measuring just 3.5 inches by 6.7 inches, it can easily be stored in a drawer, on a shelf, or on the counter. Unlike large coffee machines that instantly prepare lattes and other elaborate drinks, this small frother can be paired with any coffee machine (even a tiny AeroPress!) to enhance your morning cup of joe, saving precious counter space, which is at a premium in my college apartment.
While $96.75 might seem like a hefty price tag at first, the amount of money this frother has saved me in the long run is no joke. As a daily coffee drinker, the Aeroccino3 started saving me money after just two weeks, and as a college student without a meal plan, that is a major bonus. Personally, I’m looking forward to a fall full of chai tea lattes and creamy macchiatos without the upcharged coffee shop price tag.
Who needs a barista when you’ve got the Nespresso Aeroccino3 Milk Frother? Skip your daily trip to the pricey coffee shop down the street — and sleep in a few extra delicious minutes — with this handy machine. It’s made my mornings so much better.
This post originally appeared on Kitchn. See it here: I’m a College Student and This Simple Tool Saves Me Serious Cash on My Morning Coffee