The latest advancement

Thanks to the urging of a friend of the Institute, we here at the Partially Caffeinated headquarters have made significant capital investments in our research laboratory. The Mr. Coffee espresso maker (pictured, right) was acquired for $40 through a generous grant from the Jitters Foundation.
While the do-it-yourself stovetop latte has provided much of the Institute's baseline data on caffeine consumption over the years, the appointment of our head researcher to law school makes easy access to espresso no longer just a luxury, but a categorical imperative.
So thanks, Howard, for the advice. The machine makes four shots of espresso at a time -- all of which can fit handily in a regular mug for morning coffee!