An Australian woman has shared her money-saving trick to score cheap iced lattes made with alternative milk and a double shot of espresso.
Iced coffees are extremely expensive, often costing twice as much as a regular hot coffee, for reasons that are unclear to many who enjoy the trendy drink.
So it’s no wonder why her video went viral after she revealed how she managed to score two iced oat lattes for just $8, half of what it usually costs.
In her clip, @contentbyzara and her partner walk into their local coffee shop on the Gold Coast, each holding a glass jar filled with oat milk and ice.
When they arrive at the cafe, they order two double espressos at $4 each and pour them into their BYO carafes.
And that’s it!
For $4 an iced latte, they enjoyed a quality coffee while saving a ton of money in the long run.
In the comments, Zara mentioned that her typical order — an iced oatmeal latte with honey — usually costs between $8 and $11, meaning she’s saving half, if not more, by doing this trick.
Her post was flooded with praise, with one user commenting, “She’s on to something.”
Another wrote, “This is so clever. We can’t wait for summer to get here now,” while someone else exclaimed, “YUM”. This is such a great idea!!!â€
Some even shared that they had been doing a similar hack for years.
However, not everyone was impressed.
Some called it “sad” and said they would feel “embarrassed” doing it.
Zara, on the other hand, insists she has “no shame” as the money she saves makes the effort worthwhile.
Some critics also took issue with the cost, arguing that “$4 each for a double espresso is a crime” and that bringing her own milk but still paying $8 felt like a “rip off”.
According to an investigation by New York Magazineiced coffees are more expensive than regular coffees for several reasons, including brewing techniques that require more coffee grounds.
The cost of packaging, especially clear plastic cups and straws, also contributes to the higher price.
Some theories also suggest that the labor involved in making cold brew coffees adds to the cost.
Coffee consumers should brace for further price increases as the industry faces pressure from adverse weather conditions affecting the world’s largest suppliers of coffee beans and supply chain disruptions.
Andrew Hardjasudarma, a cafe owner in Sydney, noted that along with rising coffee bean costs, wages and rent costs “have gone through the roof”.
Having worked in the hospitality industry since 2006, he predicts coffee shops will pay about $8 a cup in the coming months to cover those costs.
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