I no longer need to drive downtown to drink a great espresso! I'm by no means a barista, but I wanted to learn how to make the drinks I enjoy ordering at coffee shops.The Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista is easy to set up. I washed all of the components and then tested the unit per the instructions. Once that was all finished I decided to make myself a small cappuccino. I used pre-ground espresso instead of beans. The cappuccino was really strong and I love that the amount of froth in the drink is adjustable. I'm also really happy that I can start making espressos, lattes, and cappuccinos at home, so I don't have to make long trips to coffee shops when I'm not feeling up for the drive. This espresso maker works wonders and the espresso is a great pick me up before work.