15 Great Aldi Items for Coffee Lovers (#3 Is Perfect for Summer)

Barista blends can break your budget. And that means coffee connoisseurs need to find wallet-friendly alternatives for that all-important morning cup of joe.

Curb your caffeine craving and save money at Aldi right now. We scoured the store's aisle and found deals on everything from decadent vanilla cold foam cream to low-cost K-Cup dupes. At these prices, you can stock up on the season's hottest (and coldest) buys and keep your shopping budget in check.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $3.19

Wake up with a jolt. If regular strength coffee just doesn't cut it, try this super-charged ground espresso instead. The 8.8-ounce pack is an affordable Cafe Bustelo copycat. In a price-per-ounce comparison, Aldi's version comes out on top at $0.36 versus $0.53 for the name brand at Target.

Price: $12.09

Get the classic donut store coffee taste for less. Aldi's private label brand's bargain features 36 Fair Trade Certified 100 percent Arabica medium roast single-serving pods for just over $12. You'll pay $19.99 for 22 Dunkin' K Cups from Keurig's website.

Price: $5.49

This decadently dreamy chilled Starbucks dupe is the perfect treat on a hot summer day. Combine the mix with water or milk, add ice, and blend this brew into a smooth, creamy cookie-flavored confection.

At $5.49 for one triple-count box, you'll get each 16-ounce blended beverage for $1.83. Compare Aldi's low price to $6.90 for a Grande (also 16 ounces) Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino at Starbucks.

Price: $4.95

Brew a delicious dessert-like French vanilla coffee creation without an expensive cappuccino maker. This 12-pod pack of individual cups is a steal for $4.95. A single Short eight-ounce cap costs $4.85 at Starbucks. And that doesn't even include a fancy flavor.

Price: $1.79

Cool down on a hot summer day with this caramel iced latte. The 13.7-ounce bottled beverage features a refreshing blend of coffee and milk with a dash of sweet candy-like flavor. Drink the latte straight from the fridge or pour it over ice. Compare Aldi's low $1.79 price to $3.30 for Dunkin' Iced Coffee Caramel (13.7-ounce size) at Walmart.

Price: $3.85

No dairy? No problem. Enjoy this oat-based cookie-flavored creamer with your morning brew.

If you're short on cash, this Aldi private label line find saves a few cents over the brand-name version. For reference, Target sells the same size container of Silk's Oat Oatmeal Cookie Creamer for $3.99.

Price: $1.95

Snag this 200-piece pack of easy-to-use conventional coffee filters for less than $2. You'll get eight to 12 cups from each use. Save money with an Aldi store-brand purchase. A 200-count from Melitta costs $5.99 at Target.

Price: $4.95

The rich, chocolatey taste of mocha is a fan favorite. And Aldi has these Fair Trade Certified 100 percent Arabica coffee cups in stock right now. Get 12 for $4.95. Keurig sells a smaller 10-pack of Cafe Escapes Cafe Mocha K Cups for twice the price ($9.99).

Price: $2.75

Transport yourself to the tropics with this sumptuous coconut creme coffee creamer. With zero grams of trans fats, this naturally flavored find is a healthier (and tastier) alternative to whole milk.

Keep your grocery budget on track with this generic bargain buy. Coffee Mate costs $1.24 more ($3.99).

Price: $6.99

Brew yourself a fresh, gourmet cup of organic joe at home. Harvested in the San Martin region of Peru, this Fair Trade Certified whole bean medium roast has a subtly sophisticated flavor.

How much can this Simply Nature selection save you? Target sells the same size bag of Peruvian whole bean blend from Tony's Coffee for $12.99.

Price: $3.75

Whip up a frothy cold foam vanilla brew. Swap your usual creamer for this light, fluffy whipped topping. This International Delight dupe can save you over $1. You would pay $4.99 for the brand-name buy at Target.

Price: $3.99

Aldi has standout seasonal mugs at budget-friendly prices. We found this "Mom" themed pick for under $4. Hallmark sells a similar selection for $16.99.

Price: $4.49

Streamline your coffee-making process and swap complicated barista-like brews for this instant option. Mix one teaspoon of coffee with six ounces of hot water, stir, and enjoy. The Taster's Choice copycat can save you some serious cash. We spotted the name-brand for $10.79.

Price: $4.95

Try something different and nab this limited-time find before it's gone. The light roast features aromatic notes of vanilla and cinnamon spice. Customers rave about this blend's flavor. Redditor MarketingSalt8335 wrote, "It tastes exactly like it says and is creamy, smooth, and sweet."

Price: $4.29

Add a little something special (and sweet) to your coffee. You can cut calories while saving money. Score this 80-count box of Stevia sweetener packets for $4.29. A 40-pack of Truvia Natural Stevia Leaf Sweetener costs $5.49 at Walgreens.

Brand-name pods and specialty brews don't make it easy to tackle high grocery costs. And that's why we prefer to shop Aldi's aisles instead of paying more for pricey cafe blends.

Even though we found plenty of deals for coffee lovers, Aldi also has bargains on basic buys. While you're tossing energizing espresso, oatmeal cookie oat creamer, and lux latte and frappe mix into your cart, pick up a four-pound bag of Baker's Corner sugar for $3.65, Priano EVOO for $6.95, or a loaf of L'Oven Fresh Italian Bread for $2.49.