It may be that time to rethink how we make our own coffee.

I know, I know. Starbucks is such a wonderful place to chill and sip … and enjoy those perfect bite-sized chocolatey moist cake pops. We dream of making that same coffee in our own kitchen with that very same industrial-sized Mastrena espresso machine.

Sadly, the cost of that wonderful dream begins at $17 grand.

So, here we are.

The rest of us.

The ones who need to make our own coffee in order to save and work toward achieving generational wealth, as they say.

Given we are living in a time where conservation is crucial to our current well-being, it may be time to choose a coffee maker that is inexpensive, durable enough to last many years, easy to use, and leaves no plastic or paper or aluminum waste behind …

I don’t know about you, but I can’t unsee that turtle’s eyes wincing from the human rescuer trying so tenderly to pull the straw out of its little nose. Kudos to Starbucks for resolving that problem by redesigning their cold cup tops that needs no straw.

Bialetti’s Moka Espresso maker.

It was introduced in 1933 by Alphonso Bialetti. A hard aluminum pot that can last for years, easy to use, brews coffee as it sits on your stovetop,

Bialetti Moka Espresso Maker

• Inexpensive $32-$44 for a 3-6 cup maker
• Easy to use and clean
• Brews coffee on your stovetop in under 3 minutes
• No plastic k-cups or aluminum capsules or paper filters
• Durable for many years
• Produces a very rich and flavorful cup of coffee
• Coffee grounds can be thrown under the shade of your Rhododendron

No guilt and no way will this pot contribute to a landfill heap or the flotillas of plastic waste just waiting to strangle us as we come up for air after a nice swim in the ocean.