Have you noticed your usual coffee fix is costing more than it used to? While we’ve become accustomed to eye-watering grocery bills at the checkout, coffee prices have hit historic highs over the last couple of years. According to the market research agency Assosia, a bag of Taylors of Harrogate’s Lazy Sunday ground coffee cost an average of £3.76 in 2021. Today it costs £5.56, 48 per cent more.
The price rises are driven by global bean shortages and rising supply costs, and have filtered down to the supermarket shelves as well as coffee shop menus. But while you can’t control global commodity markets, the choices you make in the coffee aisle can easily double or triple your weekly brew bill.
With so many bean styles and brewing methods, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach that ticks all the boxes. I keep two coffees in stock – a dark Italian-style roast for espresso and morning milky coffees, and a lighter roast for a long, mellow black brew to get me through the afternoon.
Finding the right bag for you means balancing your budget, your brewing kit, and your personal taste. The shelf price of a bag of good beans varies wildly. At over £45 per kg for some supermarket offerings, and even more from boutique online roasters, paying premium prices isn’t the only way to get a great cup.
Here are five of the best ground coffees available for under £6 a bag (and less than 30p a cup):
M&S Roast and Ritual
£4.00 for 227g (£17.62/kg), for cafetières and filter machines
A fashionable, lighter roast from M&S that’s ideally suited for making in a cafetière or filter machine. It’s smooth and aromatic, perfect for drinking black or with a splash of milk, but not punchy enough for milky lattes or cappuccinos. An artisanal-style roast with a very palatable price tag.
Waitrose No 1 Colombia Reserve
£4.75 for 227g (£20.93/kg), for cafetières and filter machines
A standout supermarket own-brand option. This one delivers smooth milk-chocolate and caramel notes with zero harsh bitterness. A good all-rounder, it makes a super everyday white coffee or smooth Americano.
Cafédirect Machu Picchu
£4.35 for 200g (£21.75/kg), for cafetières & Moka pots
Organic and 100 per cent Fairtrade Arabica from the UK’s pioneering grower-owned social enterprise. Deep dark chocolate notes offer plenty of body for milk drinkers who dislike overly smoky roasts. Robust enough for milk, smooth enough for black, and great for a strong morning mug.
Tesco Finest Fair Trade Colombian Supremo Ground Coffee
£4.30 for 227g (£18.94/kg), for all brewing methods
A versatile, medium strength ground coffee with rich notes of caramel and blood orange. Bloom in a cafetière for a smooth black brew or percolate into an espresso that’s deep and flavourful enough to pair with warm, frothed milk.
Kimbo Espresso Napoli (also on Ocado)
£6.00 for 250g (£24/kg), for Moka pots and espresso machines
An authentic dark roast from Naples with intense, rich notes of dark chocolate and toasted nuts. Ground specifically for stovetop Moka pots, its heavy, syrupy body cuts through milk, making it a great choice for brewing bold, coffee-forward lattes and cappuccinos.
The best equipment
You don’t need a fancy coffee machine to make a great brew. Simple, plug-free appliances can still deliver on ease-of-use and offer great results without costing a small fortune or taking up half the kitchen counter.
Moka pot
Pezzetti Italexpress Coffee Maker, Argos, £11
A simple and iconic stovetop espresso maker can always be relied on to brew brilliant espresso. And while the beautiful Bialetti models by Dolce & Gabbana can set you back £100, there are plenty of high street models, such as Pezzetti Italexpress Coffee Maker, £11 from Argos, that offer great value.
Cafetière
Black Ribbed Cafetière, George at Asda, £6.50
The most effortless way to make a smooth black brew is with a French Press. The design is so simple, there’s no need to splash the cash on a designer brand. Many supermarkets sell their own version at affordable prices. The contemporary Black Ribbed Cafetière from George at Asda is just £6.50.
V60 drip coffee
Hario V60 Coffee Dripper Plastic, £11
Originating in Tokyo, the cone-shaped V60 drip filter is a fantastic method for brewing lighter roasts. Simply place the cone over a mug, add ground coffee, and pour hot water over to let it slowly drip through. Aspirational coffee brand Grind has a gorgeous ceramic model in their signature pink for £36 but you can buy Hario’s original clear plastic V60 (which most baristas actually prefer over ceramic for its superior heat retention) online for £11, or grab budget dupes on Amazon for under £10.
Milk frother
ProCook Rechargeable Milk Frother Stainless Steel, £12
While bulky counter-top milk frothers dominate the market, a compact handheld whisk stores neatly in a kitchen drawer without taking up counter space. ProCook’s rechargeable stainless steel whisk is a standout budget choice, and it charges via USB-C, eliminating the need for single-use batteries.
The cheapest ways to elevate your at-home coffee
You may prefer to keep your brew as simple as it comes. But if you want to recreate the coffee shop experience at home, a few smart cupboard staples can effortlessly elevate your blend into a luxury indulgence.
Condensed milk
My favourite add-in. A spoon of sweetened condensed milk in the bottom of the mug quickly turns plain black coffee into a silky Spanish Café Bonbon or Vietnamese-style brew. It keeps in the fridge for weeks and cleverly does the job of both milk and sugar in a single spoonful.
Flavoured syrups
Vanilla, caramel, and hazelnut syrups add instant warmth to lattes, but you don’t need dedicated coffee syrups. Supermarket baking extracts such as vanilla and almond deliver identical flavor for half the price – just a few drops directly into your cup offer a rich, aromatic lift without extra clutter or cost.
Melt-in spreads
Crunchy Golden Blond Chocolate Spread, M&S, £3, 400g
Stir a spoonful of Lotus Biscoff, Nutella or one of the amazing variants from M&S directly into warm milk before frothing. The hot liquid melts the spread instantly, transforming ordinary milk into a thick, velvety “cookie butter” or mocha base that tastes like a £5 speciality drink.
Marshmallow fluff
Sainsbury’s, £2.20, 213g
A dollop of marshmallow fluff stirred into a hot mocha or layered over espresso creates a thick, velvety sweetness that melts far more luxuriously than standard mini marshmallows.
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