How to Never Pay for Iced Coffee

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If you want to never pay for iced coffee, it's time to get creative. Coffee is one of the most popular beverages available, but its price tag at coffee shops and coffee bars makes it out of the budget for many. You can make your own at home and save considerably, but technically, you're still paying for the ingredients. If your goal is to never pay for any aspect of your iced coffee, consider it an adventure.

Instructions

1. Land a full- or part-time job at a coffee shop that gives employees free drinks (at least one per shift). Some generous employers might allow extra free iced coffees as a bonus for impressive sales or service--just ask.

2. Make an iced coffee using the free coffee at your office. Simply bring your own blender if you want a blended iced coffee. For a simple iced coffee, prepare your coffee how you like it with the cream and sugar provided and then refrigerate for a few hours. Pour over ice and enjoy.

3. Get free coffee on your daily travels. Many auto shops, hardware stores and small stores offer free coffee to shoppers and clients. Simply bring your own mug and take the coffee home to cool before preparing it with ice as you like. Add the cream and sugar at the store if you like it flavored.

4. Fill up on samples. Some small grocery stores offer free coffee, and larger ones offer samples of coffee products on the weekend. Snag any coupons offered; you might be able to get coffee for free when it is on sale if you use a good coupon.

5. Start your own coffee shop and make iced coffee from the leftover brewed coffee to keep it from going to waste. For a simpler version, set up a coffee stand along a popular commute route and drink your iced coffee for free. It's good advertising, too.

Tips & Warnings

• Never steal iced coffee. It might be "free," but not if you face criminal charges or angry coffee store owners.