I really like the espresso, latte, and cappuccino machine a lot. My method is to get the whole coffee beans and grind them up in my coffee grinder. This machine was very easy to use, even for a novice like myself. The quality and taste it produces is superb. I feel so superior making fancy coffee for myself and my family. Save yourself trips to the local coffee shop and invest in one of these amazing machines. You will not be disappointed!