I have a Melitta cappuccino machin but lately I've taken to just black coffee without any frills. For espresso, I like my old fashioned on top of the stove perk pot, it just tastes better. Love espresso with a little sambuca and lemon rind too. Yesterday I picked up a 42 cup electric percolator for when we have people over and tried it out last night...mmmmmm! Perked coffee always tastes better than drip IMO.