Supermarket customers realise they will get ‘free’ scorching drink with intelligent meal deal trick
A money-saving expert has stunned people who are only just realising that they have been missing out on getting a hot drink with their meal deals in a number of supermarkets
When it comes to lunchtimes, many of us find it quick and easy to grab a meal deal from a nearby supermarket in between work or a busy day – but a money saving advisor has pointed out that there’s a savvy snack hack you could be snoozing on.
Those well-known combos of sandwiches, salads or pasta pots with a snack and drink have been a go-to for many Brits squeezed between meetings or errands. But let’s face it, our wallets have felt a bit of a pinch with the price hikes – Sainsbury’s charges you £3.75, Tesco’s got a Clubcard tie-in at £3.60 or £4 without, Morrisons sets you back a cheeky £4, and Co-op swings in with £3.50 for members, or £4 if you’re not.
However, bargain hunter Jordan Cox, better known as Britain’s Coupon Kid, has revealed that Costa Coffee machine drinks can be part of your meal deal. Those £3.75 to £4.40 Costa classics – think latte, cappuccino, Americano, you name it – they can actually team up with your meal at no extra cost.
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Cox shared the tip on his social media pages, and said: “Did you know this meal deal trick? At Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Co-op – if you see a Costa Coffee Express machine by the meal deals… there’s a reason!”
He added: “Hot drinks are included as a drink in your meal deal – and they’re worth over £3 each! Most meal deals are £3.50-£4 for a sandwich, drink and snack, so you’re only paying a few pence more to get a sandwich and snack.”
He warned that customers should avoid adding any extra syrups to their drinks as it will cost them more. One viewer commented on the video: “That’s really good.” “I never knew that, thanks for the tip,” chimed in another.
A third admitted: “I’m always about picking the most expensive things that I can in a meal deal.”
Another regular user of this trick shared: “I do this lots , even if I don’t want a meal deal , save it for the following day and still get a nice coffee , and you can get costa points when you scan QR on machine too.”
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