My husband lucked out and was able to buy an expresso/cappucino machine through work for a really good deal! We enjoy making our own lattes. The syrup is somewhat costly, but it only takes 2 tablespoons to make a latte, so it lasts a while. The best prices so far I have found online to order the syrups is
Da Vinci Syrups. It might be an option for those of you hooked to the starbucks.