Been wanting an espresso machine for who knows how long, but they are expensive. Searching around, reading reviews, it seemed like unless your willing to spend like $500... a stove top maker is a better option. But, the Brikka is different than your standard stove top, it actually has a built in crema maker thingy. So I ordered one from Amazon a few weeks ago. Seriously makes a better espresso than the inconsistent coffee shops near me. ... worth all of 60 bucks!