Owning an espresso machine feels like a bit of an indulgence. But perhaps it is a little tiny luxury that you deserve.
All too often, we get caught up in the hurly burly of everyday life. With bills to pay and work to grind out, it’s natural that you might forget to treat yourself.
Since you are reading this blog post, we can safely assume that you love coffee and espresso. Can I get an Amen?
So why not indulge your taste buds and spring for an espresso maker. You are worth it! Remember that!
I know…
Money is always tight. But let’s look at the benefits you will reap and how this might be a worthwhile spend of your hard-earned dollars.
Eight Benefits of Owning an Espresso Machine
Without further ado, let’s look at why this coffee machine might be a smart purchase.
Benefit 1 – You’ll enjoy the bold flavor
If you love a fresh and piping hot espresso at the nearest coffee shop, then you will certainly enjoy it at home!
You probably love the bold, rich, almost acidic taste of this drink. Fortunately, having your own equipment empowers you to replicate that same experience in the comfort of your home.
Benefit 2 – An espresso maker at home lets you fix a coffee on demand
Having your own unit at home allows you to enjoy your favorite beverage on demand.
No trekking out trying to find the nearest coffee shop in bad weather. Fire up your machine and get your caffeine fix on demand.
You will certainly appreciate this time saver on cold, snowy, hot, or rainy days.
Benefit 3 – Stop spending all your money at the nearby coffee shop
If you head off to the local neighborhood cafe each time you want a jolt of caffeine, then you will save money.
Having an espresso maker of your very own will be an investment, at least at first. But you will reap the rewards and pay off this purchase in just a few weeks. Eventually, you’ll find you actually saved money.
How smart are you?
Benefit 4 – It will be a time saver
Do you find yourself standing in a long line waiting to place an order most mornings?
Let’s do the math to prove exactly how much time you might save by taking the plunge and purchasing your own equipment.
Let’s say you spend 10 minutes daily in line and waiting for your daily espresso, 240 times a year (that’s every day on your way to work).
That equals 2400 minutes annually, or forty hours. That math shows that you might spend an entire workweek waiting in line at the coffee shop nearest your office on your way to clock in.
Wow!
What could you do with an extra week? Probably a lot!
This reason is perhaps the most compelling, in my humble opinion.
Benefit 5 – Enjoy delicious flavor options
Your espresso machine will enable you to explore your creativity and come up with your own concoctions and flavor options.
Whether you want to serve a bespoke macchiato, mocha, cappuccino, or latte, you will have an essential tool at your disposal.
This investment can be a lot of fun as well as tasty.
Benefit 6 – Impress and entertain your visitors
Many people love entertaining friends and family at their homes. From casual family-style dinners to coffee meetings, it’s always fun to get together.
It makes sense, as it saves tons of cash and offers a relaxed, homey atmosphere.
But “dining in” does not need to mean you cannot treat your guests to a little touch of luxury.
Benefit 7 – Be kinder to Mother Nature
Indulging in an espresso machine not only feeds your caffeine craving but also reduces your carbon footprint.
You will enjoy your espresso in a mug that you fill—no coffee shop disposable cup. Granted, many are made from recycled materials and are biodegradable.
Still, making your java at home still beats the alternative.
Also, if you currently make your espresso from single serve pods, you are probably tossing those little cups in the landfill, as very few pod brands are recyclable.
Benefit 8 – You become the ultimate barista–you are in charge!
If you decide to purchase an espresso machine, you will control your own coffee destiny.
Do you want your drink extra hot? Tap the temperature setting up one degree. Steamed milk? No problem. Want an extra foamy cappuccino? Go for it.
Ultimately, the outcome is up to you. You’ll get the hang of it with just a little bit of practice.
The Bottom Line: You will love having an espresso machine
Owning an espresso maker will empower you to make a delicious, decadent hot beverage when you want it, how you want it, and for less cost than at your nearest coffee shop.
In fact, this purchase will offer you tremendous value.
It will probably take you a couple of tries to get everything just so. But once you master the art of the espresso machine, you will wonder how you ever lived without one. 
She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
