you will never need to go to Starbucks again, you can save your money and make an equal and even better latte, cappuccino, macchiato, espresso..... at home. it is semi-expensive but IMO the price point is perfect given the accessibility and in relation to the money saved from daily Starbucks runs. My roommates and I are obsessed with this machine and it does not compare to the others one i have tried in the past, there are so many different varieties of espresso that are compatible with this