5 Top Drink Brands You Can Get at Costco on a Budget

Brook37 has earned its reputation as a premium tea brand by hunting down some of the world’s most delicate and bold teas. Tea lovers shopping at Costco will find various Brook37 Tea Atelier products available at seriously lower prices than on the Brook37 website itself. For example, Costco sells a gift box containing four 4-ounce containers of Brook37 teas from the Amore Collection for just $79.99. If you want the same gift set from the Brook37 website, you’re looking at $94. The same gift box on Amazon? That’s $94 too, making Costco your smartest shopping choice.

You can grab the collection with 80 tea bags across four tins from Costco for $99.99. If you buy a single 20-bag tin straight from Brook37, you’re paying at least $35, and buying all four separately? That’ll run you over $100 easy. Sure, Costco’s selection isn’t as huge as what you’d find on Brook37’s site or Amazon, but regular tea enthusiasts usually find the sweet price tag makes up for the smaller variety.

Costco’s drink selection might catch you off guard, but wait until you see the amazing high-quality coffee they’ve got. Ruta Maya is an organic, shade-grown coffee brand sourced from indigenous Maya farmers in Chiapas, Mexico, with a low acid content and smooth, refined flavor that coffee lovers adore. Ruta Maya and Costco have partnered for years, and while you might not find it at every Costco store, you can order it online straight to your door. Plus, shipping’s included in the Costco price, so you won’t get any surprise fees when you check out.

On Ruta Maya’s own website, a 5-pound bag of their medium-roast, whole bean coffee goes for $42.50. But tack on UPS ground delivery shipping, and the price climbs no matter where you live. Order that same 5-pound bag from Costco for $49.99 with zero shipping costs. Compare that to other sites charging $75.99 for a 5-pound bag, or Costco’s 2-pound option at as low as $54.99. For coffee lovers watching their budget who want that premium kick, your Costco membership is the way to go next time you need coffee restocked.

Wine, beer, and spirits are items Costco won’t take back after you’ve purchased them. But when you’re scoring premium tequila like Patrón for way less than other places charge, returning it is probably the last thing on your mind. Patrón’s made from 100% Blue Weber Agave and bottled in Jalisco, Mexico. It comes in different styles like silver, añejo, and reposado. Costco usually stocks the bigger 1.75-liter bottles of Patrón Silver tequila, and you can’t buy alcohol online at Costco. Prices vary by location, but the typical price for this bottle averages around $75 for members. Meanwhile, other retailers are charging almost $110 for the same bottle.

Sometimes you’ll find other Patrón varieties and bottle sizes at Costco too. For instance, when available, a 750-milliliter bottle of Patrón Reposado runs about $46 at Costco, whereas you’d pay around $55 elsewhere. Costco occasionally stocks Patrón gift sets featuring special glasses or multiple bottles, adding another awesome perk to your membership benefits.

Craving a high-rye bourbon with a unique yet velvety taste? Check out Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. And if you want premium bourbon without the premium price tag, Costco’s your answer. This bourbon blend brings charred oak and dried fruit notes, with a subtle sweetness that makes it perfect for sipping. You’ll find Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at Costco regularly, sometimes with other flavors available too, and the fair pricing mixed with fancy packaging makes it hard to miss.

A 1.75-liter bottle of Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon runs about $59 on average at Costco. At other liquor store chains, that same bottle costs closer to $90. The smaller 750-milliliter bottle is easier on the wallet at around $32 average at Costco, though you’d pay upwards of $50 elsewhere. Making Costco your stop for whiskey is basically a no-brainer for saving money on your next drink.

Real Japanese whisky has strict rules: the water has to come from Japan, and several production steps — like aging in wooden barrels for at least three years and bottling — must happen in Japan too. Suntory Whisky is one brand that really stands out, and you’ll often spot various bottles from their lineup at Costco. Toki, which means “time” in Japanese, is a premium whisky Costco carries regularly. It’s got a beautiful golden color, hints of green apple, notes of peppermint and thyme, and finishes with sweetness and a little spice.

A 750-ml bottle of Suntory Toki from your regular liquor store costs around $37. Grab it from Costco and you’re paying less than $30 on average, saving you about $7 per bottle. Step up to the 1-liter bottle of Suntory Toki at Costco and you’re only spending about $36 on average, which still beats what you’d pay for the smaller size anywhere else. Classic Costco move — buying bigger means better savings, and that applies to drinks too.