I’m glad you asked. My husband and I have gone through 2-3 different coffee/ latte machines to find the best fit at the right price. I’ll be honest, although this machine is a little bit more than what we tried to spend, we are HUGE lovers of the Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine by Breville. You can use this machine for coffee or espresso. The machine also includes their Aeroccino Milk Frother machine. If you already have a preferred espresso machine but just need a foam frother, you can try this frother, as it works well.