I had a very pleasant dinner at a friend's house. After dinner, went to the kitchen for dessert. Soon I heard the familiar sound of a coffee machine against the kitchen. The dessert was not just a slice of cheesecake from New York, but a cup of espresso and authentic flavor. It was a nice treat! I like the coffee supply as much as the next person and inspired me to take a look at the selection of espresso machines available in my local supermarket. I was expecting to see prices in the range of several hundred dollars and completely out of my reach, but was very pleasantly surprised that my expectations were very inflated prices. Home espresso coffee prices have declined significantly in recent years, even as little as $ 60 for a limited budget model. It is within the reach of most people s'. I read some reviews online espresso machine, and I learned that even the basic models have all the features I need for my home use. For example, many of them can do a variety of coffee beverages, including espressos, cappuccinos and lattes. In addition, some espresso machines at low prices are dishwasher safe, have foam coffee and steam, variable steam removable drip trays and timers, even. I can not think of anything else I need in a familiar environment. Some of the comments I read said that some of the budget espresso machines may have a problem with sustainability. Some commentators have noted that sometimes parties suddenly stands or coffee machines may stop working for no apparent reason. This is obviously not a problem if the computer is still under warranty, but the idea of paying more for repairs than the initial cost is not something I agree with T. This seems to be one of those cases where spending a little bit ahead, to ensure you get an espresso machine of high quality, be a wise investment. And you can count on your computer to work without worries in the coming years. Taking into account how much money many of us spend in a cafe, even a mid-range model would be affordable with the money you save. In fact, probably could have bought several of these coffee machines with all the money I've passed it. Investing in my own espresso machine to pay in a very short time, and there is no reason to get one.