Lnalnacs wrote:I am in the same situation as gnostic19 - looking to purchase our first espesso machine, in the same <$500 price range for maker and grinder, and mainly making lattes, possibly 2-4 each morning.

I have been reading many of the forums here, and have learned a lot, but I have also been made aware of issues I didn't even realize might exist.

Marshall wrote:Consider that, as your skills improve, lattes may become a much smaller part of your menu. For many of us, as we were exposed to better and better espresso, we found less need to hide most of its flavor in a mug of milk.

David R. wrote:I must be a slow study then; after 30+ years of making espresso, I still prefer my morning drink to be a milky drink.