Whenever you buy an espresso machine, it is important to check its steaming method. The steaming method changes from one espresso machine to another. When buying a home espresso machine, make it a point to choose a machine where you do not add the water to the milk while it is steaming. Make sure that the cappuccino espresso machines you choose does not have this step. Try to find an espresso machine that has a dry steaming feature. This adds quality to the espresso and would make sure that your expectations on an espresso are met.