Affordable Gourmet Espresso Machines For The Home Or Office By: Lili Rousso | Jul 2nd 2009 - Most people who enjoy gourmet coffee spend $5 per cup on average. That's approximately $1,825 per year for one cup every day. Choosing to purchase a high quality coffee maker and gourmet coffee beans, you can save more than $1,000 per year. Creating the perfect coffee at home or even at the office is a very real possibility with a minimal investment. Tags:gourmet coffee, coffee maker, espresso