Even on a shoestring budget you can get far. My equipment:

10 euro ‘grinder’ 30 euro moka pot (bialetti) Decent beans (segafredo, lavazza) about 10 euro per kilo (on offer), lasts my family about a month.

I like late macchiato, which in my case is about 2 thirds milk heated in the micro, 1 third coffee.

I know the above will horrify real coffee enthusiasts, but I can tell you it’s a lot better than starbucks, and a lot cheaper too.