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I'm trying to get into a good quality home made espresso without spending too much. Beside making espresso, I want to be able to make all the milk-based products like capuccino, cafe late etc.

My plan is to buy Flair Neo Flex and a good coffee grinder (probably Flair the Royal Cofee Grinder) as a start. It is cheap, but I can try how it goes, - my understanding is that it is modular so I can upgrade later or switch to Flair Classic or Flair 58 when I figure it out.

At home I have Nespresso machine, that can steam milk, so I expect to use that as a steamer to make milk-based cofee, at least at start. I also have a normal electronic kettle, nothing else.

The plan is to start with pressurized portafilter at start (comes with Neo) and switch to bottomless when I get used to it.

Is this a good plan and what extras do I need to buy? I'm asking as I know very little of the stuff and want to learn. I am afraid to make a bad decision and buy stuff that does not achive the goal I set myself

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I have a Nespresso as well and have also been considering upgrading to a home made machine that doesn't cost a fortune and doesn't take up much counter space.

In terms of other accessories, I think it's great to start with your Nespresso milk frothier if you like it. I have one (it's the one that is one that is a separate machine, not attached to the Nespresso unit itself). It has been okay but my partner purchased a handheld milk frothier for me and I think it does a better job. Perhaps because it is a little more manual, I have more control over the consistency of the milk depending on the type of beverage I'm making and the desired outcome. I also find the handheld milk frothier can be used for other purposes too. If I'm making a cocktail with an egg white topper or trying to whip something for a dessert this little gadget is perfect for that too.

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