Seven or so years ago, I bought a nice espresso machine, two coffee mills, and a milk heater/frother (works better than the steam wand on the espresso machine). I make two lattes a day most every day, one for me, one for the wife. ~$1k, call it. I figure it all paid back in less than a year.
What brand of espresso machine did you buy? Ditto, other items. I have been wanting to get out of the Starbucks habit for a while; but, can’t find the machine that would work for me. So, if you could give me info about yours, I’d appreciate it.