I found a Black Friday deal that could save takeaway coffee lovers over £1k a year

Black Friday is only weeks away, and while the official date is November 29, Debenhams was one of the first retailers to release its sale, with multiple others joining them this week. Amongst the .

As a shopping writer who's scoured through most of the deals, one of the standout products included is the , which is reduced from £299 to £155.22 and has a stylish design that rivals more expensive brands.

If the almost half-price saving is impressive enough, when you compare it to the cost of a daily takeaway coffee, the saving is even higher.

There's nothing quite like treating yourself to a coffee, whether you're on the way to a busy working day or are running about after the family and need a little "me time. But, we've crunched the numbers and found that you could actually save a significant amount by making your barista-style coffee at home.

At , a large cappuccino costs up to £4.40, so if you are treating yourself to one daily, you'd end up spending a whopping £1,606 in a year.

However, investing in the £155.22 coffee machine would work out to just 42p per day to make a similarly delicious barista-style coffee. Even after spending £155.22, that is a saving of £1450.78.

Of course, this doesn't factor in a bag of your favourite coffee beans and milk-but even once you've added purchasing one each week, you're still likely to be saving over £1k a year by trading in a £4.40 large cappuccino for an at-home cappuccino using the .

The price of a cappuccino obviously varies depending on where you are buying your favourite beverage, but our independent research shows that a cappuccino at big-name brands can cost anywhere from £2.40 to £4.50.

• Costa: £4.40 (large)
• Starbucks: £5.20 (large), £4.50 (medium)
• Pret: £4.05
• Greggs: £2.40 (regular), £2.95 (large)

At a time when takeaway is at a premium, investing in a coffee machine can be worth a try. The , as it is ready to brew in only 45 seconds.

It also comes with a scoop and tamper, portafilter and baskets for a single and double shot, and an Electric Coffee Grinder, so you can freshly grind your favourite beans for that authentic coffee taste - plus the built-in milk frother keeps the compact. There are even coffee art stencil templates for a fun barista experience, two double-walled espresso glasses and two double-walled cappuccino glasses to keep your coffees warm.

The reviews are starting to roll in on , with one shopper saying: ''Bought this 10-piece coffee machine and I love it! Comes with everything you need, so easy to use and the coffee tastes delicious!'' [SIC]

Another added: ''Excellent product, arrived within two days, excellent package, looks good, easy to use, makes good coffee, love the cups and milk jug. Quality product!'' [SIC]

One review wasn't so positive, however, saying: ''Coffee maker good, makes lovely cup of coffee. Only thing is the tray fills with water after two cups if not emptied and it leaks, the milk is still full so have to take it all out to empty tray.'' [SIC]

For those looking to invest in a premium coffee machine with everything built in, the is reduced from £530 to £349, which is Argos' lowest price ever.

Or, for a budget option, this is just £34.99, and it's simple and straightforward to use.