Holy crap. I've never moved so fast in my life as when I saw this Facebook post yesterday. There I was, mindlessly scrolling while pretending to work (sorry, boss), when suddenly my caffeine-addicted brain registered something that seemed too good to be true.
Shoppers are literally RACING to Asda stores nationwide after someone posted about finding a Bosch Finesse Coffee Machine for just £9.72. Let that sink in for a second.
The Hunt Is On (And I'm Already Late)
This isn't just any minor discount we're talking about. The Bosch machine normally costs around £40, and that's AFTER it had already been slashed by £70 from its original price! We're talking about a 75% reduction on an already heavily discounted luxury item.
I texted my coffee-obsessed neighbor about it this morning. His response: "Already in teh car. Will buy you one if they have two."
The Facebook post that started this madness has hundreds of likes and comments from people either celebrating their own finds or crying into their expensive Costa cups after missing out.
What People Are Actually Saying
The comments section is a goldmine of coffee enthusiasm and bargain-hunting pride:
"Great bargain," wrote one understated genius (seriously, that's all you've got to say about a £9 Bosch machine?).
Another person gushed: "Amazing coffee machine, never had a better start to the morning."
My personal favorite was the person who simply wrote: "Wish I had bought two." Don't we all, friend. Don't we all.
Someone else just commented "Oh wow" which pretty much captures my exact reaction when I spilled coffee on myself rushing to grab my car keys.
The Great Coffee Machine Wars of 2025
Listen. This isn't happening in isolation. Back in March, I spent £119 on a coffee machine that I thought was a decent deal. Now I feel stupid.
Aldi (those clever Germans) has also jumped into the caffeine wars, flogging their Ambiano Coffee Pod Machine for £9.99. They've even slashed their Nespresso Vertuo Evoluo from an eye-watering £219 down to £79.
God. Remember when we used to just boil water and add instant coffee?
B&M Joins the Party (Because Why Not?)
Not to be outdone, B&M has entered the fray with their Blaupunkt Baristo Espresso Coffee Machine for £69 – down from £99.
Some woman on TikTok was practically hyperventilating about it, screaming "GIRLS Don't walk, RUN to B&M" like she'd discovered the fountain of youth rather than a discounted appliance.
But I get it.
The machine apparently goes from zero to caffeinated in 90 seconds and has a milk frother that creates "velvety microfoam" for all your fancy coffee needs. (I had to look up what microfoam even is... apparently it's the difference between me making coffee and a £4.50 barista creation).
The Brutal Truth About My Morning Routine
I've spent approximately £847 on takeaway coffees since January. I counted the receipts during a moment of financial self-loathing last weekend. For that money, I could've bought 87 of these discounted Bosch machines and probably started a small coffee empire from my garage.
Poor wallet.
If you're reading this and haven't already jumped in your car... what are you waiting for? These deals won't last, and I guarantee your local Facebook group is already organizing a tactical strike on the nearest Asda.
Just don't blame me when you're up until 3am because you've made 17 espressos "to test the machine."
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