Cafe Bustelo
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Instant Coffee, Espresso, 3.5 oz Packet, 24/Carton
(6 pack) Cafe Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee, Dark Roast, 36 oz Canister
Café Bustelo Bustelo Sweet & Creamy Con Leche Coffee
La rica tradición se combina con la conveniencia actual! With Café Bustelo Café con Leche artificially flavored beverage mix in the form of K-cup pods, your classic sweet and cream...
Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Cafe Bustelo
3 mentions from real owners
- #1Oct 9, 2025
Single serve coffee makers for the low motivated
Going in a completely different direction… instant drink mixes or coffee could be the frugal alternative that makes sense for your needs. Cafe Bustelo instant espresso costs me about 15 cents a cup and IMO tastes pretty great compared to other instant coffees I’ve tried (Nescafé, Starbucks, Folgers). It comes in glass jars which I like to repurpose for other dry ingredients, including instant chai latte mix! You could easily buy a bulk size of frappe/latte mix, simplify your routine, and avoid a lot of waste/plastic. Im thinking of getting a quick boil kettle or may try to repurpose my current coffee pot to “brew” water so it’s hot when I wake up (it’s programmable). But for now I do the American thing and use a Pyrex to heat the water in the microwave while I brush my teeth. You can find these mixes at restaurant supply stores or on Amazon. I actually prefer black coffee but found a shop with a really good spicy chai that I enjoy as a treat. I asked them if they make a concentrate in house or use a specific brand. Found a bag online for $20 that makes a few dozen servings as opposed to the $7 price tag at the shop. I’ll still go there with company, but it’s nice to save money when it’s a lazy morning kind of day. You can find sugar free, low sugar, or dairy free ones too if you’re interested in that. I mix the instant coffee with half a serving of the chai mix for a less sweet dirty chai.
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What product would you seriously stockpile if you found out they weren't going to sell it anymore?
Secret Clinical Strength deodorant, and Cafe Bustelo coffee.
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What home coffee essentials have held up and lasted you over time?
I’ve used a Bialetti stovetop percolator for 15+ years with Cafe Bustelo espresso. Not sure if the bialetti brand even matters, but it’s the easiest, quickest, cheapest way to the perfect iced coffee (which I drink year round). It’s like <1 min prep, no waste, and basically foolproof. You can customize espresso to so many different preferences. I sometimes feel like ppl think it’s some hipster thing but to me it feels like a lazy adhd hack.
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