Drinking coffee is a routine ritual for some people. It isn’t just a jolt to get them going in the morning, but it’s a tasty transition from sleeping to 100% functioning.

But coffee is one thing that can put a dent in your budget. You can easily (and gladly) spend 30k-60k on a coffee beverage in a quaint coffee shop or when running errands. While you are pretty frugal (most of the time), there is no frugality, no compromising, when it comes to coffee.

Nonetheless, you can still pinch pennies and drink quality brews. Let us tell you how.

👫 Go large and share it with your friend.

Do you and your friend have a love for the same beverage? If yes, you can order a large size coffee and ask for an extra cup. Generally, one large cup equals two small drinks (or sometimes more) and costs a bit less, like our signature So So Good. It has the 500ml version so you can enjoy it while gathering with family and friends. This will help you save a few thousand Rupiah and improve your bond with them.

⌛ Look for “happy hours.”

“Free coffee week” or “Happy hours.” Have you seen such ongoing offers while passing by coffee shops or scrolling through Instagram? Knowing these types of deals might help you get a cup of coffee for free or at a low cost. It sometimes happens in the payday period, so you better turn on the push notifications from your favourite coffee shops’ Instagram account.

💳 Become a loyalty or rewards member

Many coffee shops offer reward programs for their loyal customers. That means you can receive free drinks or special discounts if you become a member and earn certain reward points. Starbucks has its own rewards program, which gives you many benefits and options to redeem the points.

💰 Set a budget and stick to it

No matter how you order your coffee, it’s up to you to stay on budget. So go ahead and add a budget line for coffee, but make it something you’ll actually stick to. Balance your adoration of caffeination with all the other budget lines and money goals you’ve got. These days, managing your monthly budget is a lot easier with various money management apps like Mint, PocketGuard and Honeydue. Coffee may be a need, but Starbucks is a want.

☕ A coffee subscription is a great deal!

While all four points above might need a little bit of your attention, this one is an ultimate hack that you don’t have to think about too much. Coffee subscriptions have become incredibly popular globally thanks to Covid-19 changing how, when, and where people drink coffee. While it’s still uncommon in Indonesia, some coffee chains have been developing this scheme, including Jago. Jago’s coffee subscription, Jago+, will rotate specialty beans, allowing customers to try a “coffee of the week” and learn more about different origins and processing methods. Jago+ offers freshly brewed coffee with various subscription packages, so you don’t need to buy brewing equipment to have the best quality fresh brew coffee. The most important thing is that Jago+ is giving its customers an unlimited amount of coffee for 50k! So…yes, it’s definitely the best hack for coffee lovers.

Do you have other hacks? Drop a comment below and let us know!