How much coffee should you buy per month?

Worried about running out of the black gold and having to buy sub-par coffee?

A question we get asked a lot is: how much coffee should I order every month if I don’t want to run out?

Obviously, this varies depending on how much you drink. However, we can give you some guidance and a few options to make life a bit easier (and cheaper too).

Generally, most coffees taste best at around 16–18g of coffee per serving, which provides a sufficient amount for proper extraction. You should also consider small losses from spillage, the grinder, and the machine itself.

How Many Brews Do You Drink Per Day?

If you drink one coffee per day and multiply that by 18g, you’ll get a good idea of your own consumption. Then simply add a bit extra for guests — and those days when one just doesn’t cut it.

We’ve created this simple table to help you decide which tier you sit in:

With Subscriptions, You Never Run Out of Coffee — and You Save Money!

Isn’t it annoying when you forget to order and realise you’re down to the last few beans at the bottom of your Airscape container?

Why can’t we just have endless good-quality coffee on tap?

Well, you can.

Our subscriptions take away the headache of running out of coffee — and they save you money too.

Here are some of the subscriptions we offer (with more coming next year):

Coffee Lover – £33.99 per month

Up to 1,000g of any house coffee plus 200g of mystery coffee.
(That’s just 55p per cup.)

Coffee Aficionado – £48.99 per month

Up to 1,500g of any house coffee plus 200g of mystery coffee.
(That’s just 53p per cup.)

Coffee Addict – £69.99 per month

Up to 2,000g of any house coffee plus 500g of mystery coffee.
(That’s just 56p per cup — and you get more of the premium beans.)

These subscriptions ensure you never miss your coffee fix. Some let you try new products alongside your favourites, while others are fixed. For more information, visit our subscriptions collection.

The Cost of Running Out of Artisan Coffee

You can usually pick up a bag of standard Italian dark roast for £4–£8 at your local shop or supermarket, so it’s not necessarily a big financial loss. However, the true cost of running out of freshly roasted light-to-medium beans is in the flavour.

Plus, you miss out on loyalty points — and you might even overcompensate next time you order!