Why people do not buy Coffee.

For home brewers who own the gear, chase the perfect cup, and can taste a stale bag. See the doubts and regrets people repeat, plus the linked comments behind each objection.

8 objections180 comments5 threadsupdated 15 hours ago
  1. It's too expensive to drink the good coffee every day

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    How to answerPosition as an affordable daily luxury or offer subscription discounts for regular consumption.

    And keeping in check with reality, i have Nescafé sunrise every morning, and have Davidoff only during the weekends as a special coffee morning! Coz it’s too expensive to have it everyday 😭

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  2. The cheap instant coffee I'm used to tastes terrible now that I've tried better

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    How to answerCelebrate the upgrade as discovering what coffee should taste like - no going back needed.

    So true. Nescafe tasted foul after I had davidoff

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  3. Coffee shops charge way too much for a latte

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    How to answerShow the cost breakdown or offer at-home brewing solutions that deliver cafe quality for less.

    Unless your stopping at QT and making your own drink your going to see those prices anywhere. Chain or independent coffee shop. If an $8 latte is sending you into a tailspin, maybe making a cup at home and forgoing the coffee shop is the best option.

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  4. People keep gifting me bad coffee because they don't understand what I like

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    How to answerCreate gift guides or registries that help friends buy the right coffee for enthusiasts.

    Hhaahhahahaja. I have a friend that already knows that I only drink specialty coffee but she insist in giving me the worst coffees ever, because she consumes them and are "premium"… you know... Italian brands....

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  5. The quality varies between different products from the same brand

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    How to answerEnsure consistent quality across all product lines and be transparent about any differences.

    Am I the only one who feels coffee from Nescafé sachets taste very different than coffee from their bottle? Is there a quality reduction in the coffee sachets? Also, Davidoff is too good! Especially the Espresso 57, if you like a deeper, intense flavour.

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  6. I want convenience even though coffee pods aren't sustainable

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    How to answerOffer convenient options with compostable or recyclable pods that don't compromise sustainability.

    >"[Coffee pods are] the poster-child dilemma of the American economy," beverage consultant James Ewell told Vanessa Rancaño of the East Bay Express. "People want convenience, even if it's not sustainable." >Sylvan[, the inventor,] knew he had a hit on his hands when he was…

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  7. The fancy coffee shop coffee tastes worse than I expected for the price

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    How to answerSet clear expectations about flavor profiles and offer samples before customers commit to expensive drinks.

    I feel like the higher the price, the more artsy the coffee shop is, the bigger the disappointment lol

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  8. Making good coffee at home takes too much time in the morning

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    How to answerProvide quick brewing methods or prep-ahead solutions that deliver quality without the time investment.

    Yall just buy an espresso machine and wake up 20 mins earlier for work and you can make your very own $9 coffees

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I spent $1,200 on the machine and half my shots still come out sour
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The beans smell amazing and the cup tastes like nothing, I do not get it
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