I received the Braun Tassimo Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker as a gift.  I have never had a better coffee maker than this one. when I feel like a cappuccino, I make one, when I feel like an espresso, I make one, and when I feel like a plain cup of coffee, you guessed it, I make one.  What a treat, I can even make hot chocolate or even tea. Do yourself a favor or I should say "flavor" buy one of these machines, they are wonderful.