Is Amazon Prime Worth It for Coffee Lovers? — An Honest Review After 7 Years

By Eunice  ·  Beyond the Brew  ·  Brew & Sip

I signed up for Amazon Prime by accident.

It was September 2018. I had just finished a shop on Amazon and an invitation popped up to try Prime for free. I almost ignored it — but something made me click "learn more." What came next genuinely stopped me in my tracks. I had absolutely no idea that Amazon offered music streaming, television, photo storage, exclusive deals and next day delivery all under one membership. There was nothing to lose in a free trial so I signed up on the spot.

That was over seven years ago. I have been a paying member ever since — and as someone who shops on Amazon every single week for coffee pods, machine accessories and kitchen bits, I can tell you honestly that Prime has paid for itself many times over.

"I had absolutely no idea Amazon offered so much. There was nothing to lose in a free trial — so I signed up on the spot. Seven years later, I have never looked back."

— Eunice, Brew & Sip

What Does Amazon Prime Cost in the UK?

Standard — Monthly

£8.99

per month

30 day free trial for new members. Cancel any time.

Standard — Annual

£95

per year

Saves £12.88 vs monthly. I am switching to this soon.

Student — Monthly

£4.49

per month

After a free 6 month trial.

50% off

Student — Annual

£47.49

per year

Available to students and all 18-22 year olds in the UK.

50% off

When I first joined I was a student so I got the half-price membership — and it was one of the best financial decisions I made at university. Amazon still offers this discount to all eligible students and 18-22 year olds in the UK regardless of whether you are at university or not.

The Benefits I Actually Use Every Week

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Next Day Delivery — the one I could not live without

I use this every single week without exception. Tassimo pods, descaler, coffee accessories, kitchen bits — whatever I need arrives the next day for free with no minimum order. Before Prime I would either pay delivery charges or wait days for standard delivery. For someone who runs through pods as quickly as I do this benefit alone covers the cost of membership.

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Prime Day — the coffee machine lover's highlight of the year

Prime Day in July is genuinely one of the best times to buy a coffee machine or stock up on pods in the UK. I have saved significant money on multi-packs and accessories by waiting for Prime Day deals rather than buying at full price. Discounts on Tassimo T-Discs during Prime Day make restocking feel almost guilt-free. If you are thinking about buying a coffee machine — or upgrading the one you have — Prime Day is absolutely worth waiting for.

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Prime Video — daily use in our household

We watch Prime Video every single day. The content library is genuinely excellent and the original programming rivals anything on Netflix. For a household that already shops on Amazon regularly this feels like getting a streaming service almost for free alongside everything else.

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Amazon Photos — the unsung hero

Unlimited photo storage with Prime is one of those benefits most people do not even know about. Every photo on my phone backed up automatically, forever, for free. As someone who takes a lot of product photos for Brew & Sip this has become genuinely invaluable.

Is It Worth It Specifically for Coffee Lovers?

In short — yes, if you shop on Amazon regularly for pods, accessories or machines.

The maths are simple. A single next day delivery without Prime costs around £3.99 on most Amazon orders. If you place even three orders a month — which for a regular pod machine owner is very easy — you have already spent £11.97 in delivery charges. Prime at £8.99 a month is cheaper than three standard deliveries and comes with everything else on top.

For pod machine owners who restock regularly, Prime Day savings on multi-pack pods and accessories are where the real value accumulates over the course of a year.

Brew & Sip Verdict

"If you shop on Amazon more than twice a month for pods, accessories or kitchen bits — Prime pays for itself. Add Prime Video, photo storage and Prime Day into the equation and it is one of the best value memberships available in the UK right now."

One thing to know before signing up: Prime auto-renews after your free trial ends. Set a calendar reminder for day 28 of your trial so you can decide whether to continue before the first payment is taken. Amazon makes it straightforward to cancel — you will not be trapped — but it is worth being intentional about the decision.

Ready to Try Prime?

No commitment — cancel any time before the trial ends

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Looking for the best coffee machines and accessories on Amazon UK? I have curated honest shopping lists over on Benable — including my favourite Tassimo pods, the best coffee machine accessories, and a full coffee lover gift guide. Browse all my lists at benable.com/StarrReviews.

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