I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren’t worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.
I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren’t worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.
salt
table salt, iodized salt, himalayan… they’re all the same for me. I don’t think my taste buds are adapted to the subtle differences so cheaper ones are better.
show-off jewelry, wallet, purses
showing off jewelry is an invitation to be mugged (again, imo. ymmv) so the cheaper ones are the better options.
coffee
if only you’re fine with cheaper ways to wake yourself.
wax-based lip balm
anything beeswax is good. then again ymmv since people can be allergic
pure or as-is things like land, electricity, internet, water, oxygen cans, gas/ heating, alcohol (disinfectant)
About salt, afaik there is no difference in taste, only in texture (by grain size) and color.
And density. There’s more salt in a spoonful of table salt than a spoonful of kosher salt
I mean, I do make coffee myself… But good coffeebeans do come at a premium.
I totally agree and it’s within reasonable bounds.
Like all things food related, coffee needs to be somewhat fresh, which increases price.
It’s not just the freshness but the trees/breed, growing conditions, etc. But I just stick to Adderall.
Salt isn’t so much a case of different flavours but of different uses. Like how you’d use rock salt on an icy path, it’s better to use maldon salt to garnish a salad and you’d chuck fine sea salt on a soup base. If you think MSG tastes like table salt, though, it’s time to hand your tongue in at the front desk. You can also get smoked salt and that kind of carry on.
I get a kilo of whole bean coffee from Costco for like $15 and it lasts me 2-3 months. I bought a pricey French press 3 years ago after using a keurig for years, and the press has paid for itself many times over with not having to buy k-cups. The improvement in taste is also night and day. I won’t even touch keurig coffee anymore.
I haven’t really done the math to price out each 20 oz cup of coffee I drink, but it can’t be more than like $0.25 per cup. If there’s a way to throw a quarter at something and wake me up more effectively than that, I’d love to hear about it.