Lidl shopper reveals £2.99 item from unexpected aisle that makes delicious DIY Starbucks for cheap --[Reported by Umva mag]

A SHOPPER has revealed a cheap hack for making Starbucks at home for a fraction of the price using an unexpected item. The coffee lover shared their secret Lidl alternative to buying a current Starbucks fan-favourite that can be made at home. Lidl shoppers are obsessed with the Italiamo pistachio cream spread selling for £2.99 The product is the Italiamo pistachio spread, which can be bought in Lidl for £2.99. The cream spread has become a viral sensation, made up of 45% pistachio nuts and available to buy in 190g jars. It comes as people are raving about the latest pistachio addition to the 2024 winter Starbucks menu. The Iced White Chocolate & Pistachio Oat Shaken Espresso is priced at £4.35 for a tall size. One creative shopper took to the Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group chat to share their original recipe: “Off the back of the Lidl pistachio spread hype… I bring you Starbucks pistachio latte dupe!” She explained that you need to “use half a teaspoon (or more if you want stronger flavour) of spread, then pour in your hot milk, stir, and add coffee. “I added brown sugar syrup to enhance the sweetness of the pistachio but it’s just as good on its own!” Members reacted to the post saying they “will be trying this” and that it was a “game changer”. The recipe requires just one teaspoon of spread (roughly 15g), making 13 homemade luxury coffees per jar – that is 23p a cup. This means you could save £2.76 on buying a Starbucks coffee, making a saving of 92%. Prices do vary at the coffee chain from site to site. However, no matter where you live you will be making a considerable saving. Members also took the chance to share their own DIY ideas, offering cheesecake and pastry recipes, or recommending buyers try adding the spread to porridge. Other pistachio spreads are available online, but if buying from Ocado, its Borna Foods smooth pistachio butter would set you back £8.50. It always pays to compare prices so you know you’re getting the best deal. We couldn’t find a similar product anywhere online at other supermarket retailers. To find the Lidl closest to you, or see whether the product is available in your local store, use the Store Locator tool on the supermarket’s website. Prices can also vary day to day and by what deals are on at the time, plus remember you might pay for delivery if you’re ordering online. Making coffees at home is always a cheaper alternative, and can save you huge cash over time. According to Wholesale Coffee Co, Brits spend on average £5.50 per week on coffee, which is £286 a year. People who bought Starbucks coffee 3 times a week would spend approximately £51 a month, which is a whopping £612 across the year. By spending a little more on your favourite home coffee ingredients, you could satisfy the same cravings and have your pockets feeling fuller in no time. 5 things you didn't know about Starbucks The name was inspired by a book Co-founders Gordon Bowker, Jerry Baldwin, and Zev Siegl opened the first Starbucks in Seattle on March 30, 1971. The name was inspired by author Herman Melville’s famous novel, Moby-Dick – Starbuck was the name of the first mate on the ship, the Pequod. It has its own coffee farm Purchased in 2013, Hacienda Alsacia is a 240-hectare coffee farm located in Costa Rica. Customers can’t visit, but they can take a virtual tour. Different apron colours Did you ever notice some of the Starbucks staff wearing different colour aprons? Green, Black, Red and there’s also a few special editions. Before there were Sharpie pens Starbucks is known for writing your name on your drink cup, but before this idea came to fruition, the position of a cup on the bar would tell the barista how to make the beverage. Upside down for decaf! Millions of fans, millions of drinks US Starbucks stores will sell around 5 million drinks daily in 2024, and the top-selling of which is currently Caramel Macchiato. Other ways to save money on coffee Join Costa Club If you become a Costa Club member, you can access free drinks faster by getting a free drink every 5 purchases. Non-Costa Club members get a free drink every 10 coffees bought. But remember – incentives such as these are made to encourage buyers to spend more money, so don’t use it as a reason to splash more cash on hot drinks than you usually would. Tesco Clubcard Scheme Tesco’s Clubcard holders can get cheaper prices on over 8,000 items thanks to Clubcard Prices, such as the Costa Barista Creations sachets which are reduced to £1.75. With this deal, you can make a range of Costa items from home, such as the Salted Caramel, Maple Hazel and Gingerbread Latte. Morrison’s Cafe There are a range of deals in Morrison’s cafes which means y

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Lidl shopper reveals £2.99 item from unexpected aisle that makes delicious DIY Starbucks for cheap --[Reported by Umva mag]

A SHOPPER has revealed a cheap hack for making Starbucks at home for a fraction of the price using an unexpected item.

The coffee lover shared their secret Lidl alternative to buying a current Starbucks fan-favourite that can be made at home.

Lidl

coupon and bargaining facebook group — Lidl shoppers are obsessed with the Italiamo pistachio cream spread selling for £2.99

The product is the Italiamo pistachio spread, which can be bought in Lidl for £2.99.

The cream spread has become a viral sensation, made up of 45% pistachio nuts and available to buy in 190g jars.

It comes as people are raving about the latest pistachio addition to the 2024 winter Starbucks menu.

The Iced White Chocolate & Pistachio Oat Shaken Espresso is priced at £4.35 for a tall size.

One creative shopper took to the Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group chat to share their original recipe: “Off the back of the Lidl pistachio spread hype… I bring you Starbucks pistachio latte dupe!”

She explained that you need to “use half a teaspoon (or more if you want stronger flavour) of spread, then pour in your hot milk, stir, and add coffee.

“I added brown sugar syrup to enhance the sweetness of the pistachio but it’s just as good on its own!”

Members reacted to the post saying they “will be trying this” and that it was a “game changer”.

The recipe requires just one teaspoon of spread (roughly 15g), making 13 homemade luxury coffees per jar – that is 23p a cup.

This means you could save £2.76 on buying a Starbucks coffee, making a saving of 92%.

Prices do vary at the coffee chain from site to site.

However, no matter where you live you will be making a considerable saving.

Members also took the chance to share their own DIY ideas, offering cheesecake and pastry recipes, or recommending buyers try adding the spread to porridge.

Other pistachio spreads are available online, but if buying from Ocado, its Borna Foods smooth pistachio butter would set you back £8.50.

It always pays to compare prices so you know you’re getting the best deal.

We couldn’t find a similar product anywhere online at other supermarket retailers.

To find the Lidl closest to you, or see whether the product is available in your local store, use the Store Locator tool on the supermarket’s website.

Prices can also vary day to day and by what deals are on at the time, plus remember you might pay for delivery if you’re ordering online.

Making coffees at home is always a cheaper alternative, and can save you huge cash over time.

According to Wholesale Coffee Co, Brits spend on average £5.50 per week on coffee, which is £286 a year.

People who bought Starbucks coffee 3 times a week would spend approximately £51 a month, which is a whopping £612 across the year.

By spending a little more on your favourite home coffee ingredients, you could satisfy the same cravings and have your pockets feeling fuller in no time.

5 things you didn't know about Starbucks

The name was inspired by a book

Co-founders Gordon Bowker, Jerry Baldwin, and Zev Siegl opened the first Starbucks in Seattle on March 30, 1971. The name was inspired by author Herman Melville’s famous novel, Moby-Dick – Starbuck was the name of the first mate on the ship, the Pequod.

It has its own coffee farm

Purchased in 2013, Hacienda Alsacia is a 240-hectare coffee farm located in Costa Rica. Customers can’t visit, but they can take a virtual tour.

Different apron colours

Did you ever notice some of the Starbucks staff wearing different colour aprons? Green, Black, Red and there’s also a few special editions.

Before there were Sharpie pens

Starbucks is known for writing your name on your drink cup, but before this idea came to fruition, the position of a cup on the bar would tell the barista how to make the beverage. Upside down for decaf!

Millions of fans, millions of drinks

US Starbucks stores will sell around 5 million drinks daily in 2024, and the top-selling of which is currently Caramel Macchiato.

Other ways to save money on coffee

Join Costa Club

If you become a Costa Club member, you can access free drinks faster by getting a free drink every 5 purchases.

Non-Costa Club members get a free drink every 10 coffees bought.

But remember – incentives such as these are made to encourage buyers to spend more money, so don’t use it as a reason to splash more cash on hot drinks than you usually would.

Tesco Clubcard Scheme

Tesco’s Clubcard holders can get cheaper prices on over 8,000 items thanks to Clubcard Prices, such as the Costa Barista Creations sachets which are reduced to £1.75.

With this deal, you can make a range of Costa items from home, such as the Salted Caramel, Maple Hazel and Gingerbread Latte.

Morrison’s Cafe

There are a range of deals in Morrison’s cafes which means you can enjoy coffee dates for a reduced price.

It offers a Cake and a Hot Drink for the price of £4, and customers can also enjoy free refills on self serve drinks.

The conditions of this deal varies between store and location.

Other supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s and Asda offer kids to eat for £1, and in Tesco kids can eat free if bought alongside an adult purchase.

To find out the conditions of your local supermarket cafe, visit their website.

Additional vouchers can also be accessed through Clubcard and Nectar voucher schemes, or on websites such as Groupon.

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