The Mr. Coffee Steam Espresso and Cappuccino Maker was my best buy of the year.  I love to have cappuccinos from the expensive coffee shops every morning.  I assessed the money I was spending weekly on cappuccino. More money than I would like to admit.  My daily habit was  expensive.  With only a moderate amount of money up front to buy the machine and good coffee, I have a great cappuccino  daily before I even leave my house.   Experimenting with different coffees and flavorings has become a hobby and not just a daily habit.