If you love cappuccino and espresso but hate to pay $6.00 for it in this current economy you might want to save up your bucks and buy a espresso machine for you to use at home. If you can get consumer ratings magazines you should see how they rate them for what they do, and decide what features you want. Always keep in mind the safety and easy of use for the espresso machine that you are looking for. If you opt of the stove top model, you will have to heat water and pour it over the grounds if necessary. While browsing many types of espresso machines look at the reviews and ratings that they may have, not just the price.