I prefer $0.50 lattes that I make at home with my Rancilio Silvia that I bought nearly 5 years ago. At 4 double shot lattes/americanos between myself and my wife, the machine has paid for itself many, many times over. We use $4.99 medium roast beans from Trader Joe's and regular non-organic milk or half&half. Best of all, over the first month or so I dialed in my grind and brewing technique so well, that it's better than what you'd get at a normal coffee shop. I pity the fool who pays $5 for essentially a glass of hot water.