What’s the ultimate at-home coffee machine? Looking for something that makes lattes etc.

No pods.

I second Breville machines. Well designed and robust. Also using heating elements that work quickly after turning on. Sure, fancy Italian machines are nice too, but need to warm up longer or be left on. And if you’re into lattes, you’ll want separate circuits for hot water and steam. Not needed with fast heating el

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I’m currently using the smallest Breville (or Sage, as they’re called here in the UK), which doesn’t have an integrated grinder. Using a manual grinder instead and love it: https://1zpresso.coffee/