Breville Barista Express pays for itself in daily espresso habit

The Barista Express is the machine you buy when you’re ready to stop arguing about whether the coffee shop is worth the trip. It has a built-in grinder, a steam wand that actually produces decent microfoam, and enough manual control that you feel like you’ve earned your morning shot. At this price point it’s not cheap, but if you drink espresso daily it pencils out within a year.