Supplies for expresso/cappucino/coffee maker?

My in-laws requested one of these 3-in-1 machines for Christmas. I found one and purchased it, but now I'm wondering what supplies I should pick up so they can make drinks on Christmas morning if they'd like.

I'm a huge coffee fan, but I have no idea about the others.

Any suggestions for a few items I can pick up to go with it? Thanks in advance!

[Janet]

Wish I could help you!! I only drink coffee, so I have no clue about the others. What about some special cups or something? Oh and the different ingredients to make all three?

Originally Posted by Janet

Wish I could help you!! I only drink coffee, so I have no clue about the others. What about some special cups or something? Oh and the different ingredients to make all three?

Yup, the ingredients is what I'm going for, but I don't know what is needed!

I'm sure they require special ingredients or kits or something...

[Ponyup]

This is all I know:

Latte: shot of escpresso(sp?), steamed milk (just milk no foam), flavored syrups if desired

Capacinno(sp?): shot of espresso (sp?), steamed milk(half milk, half foam), flavored syrups if desired.

[Marilyn]

Sorry, not a clue. Can you do to a store who sells them and ask someone there? I know store clerks aren't too knowledgable these days, but maybe if you go to a coffee specialty store where they also sell 3 in 1's they may give you some information, even if you don't buy the appliance there. You could buy the appliance where is costs less and get some of the fixin's from the specialty store. Kinda complicated, but just trying to help brainstorm here.

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Sorry, not a clue. Can you do to a store who sells them and ask someone there? I know store clerks aren't too knowledgable these days, but maybe if you go to a coffee specialty store where they also sell 3 in 1's they may give you some information, even if you don't buy the appliance there. You could buy the appliance where is costs less and get some of the fixin's from the specialty store. Kinda complicated, but just trying to help brainstorm here.

Thanks, Marilyn. That's a great idea. I already purchased the 3-in-1 somewhere. Since you mentioned that, it reminded me of a store downtown where my friend used to buy yummy coffee and spices. I've always wanted to stop by, and now I have an excuse.

Hopefully they have some tips. Thanks again!