You can get this Back to Basics Cocoa-Latte maker for $29.99 right now. This makes flavored coffees, hot chocolate, cappuccinos, cider and lots of other hot drinks.
The description from Amazon says:
Automatically heat, whip and mix instant cocoa, coffee and tea into frothy, café-style drinks. The auto shut off ensures that drinks won’t be overheated. The 32-ounce container, with a twist-and-lock lid and non-stick heating surface, is easy to clean.
I have been eyeing this machine and wondering if it would be just another thing I stuff in my cupboard but the reviews are excellent (and there are tons of them). I like nothing more than oversized cafe creme on the weekends and I have been eyeing this machine for that purpose. This might be a fun idea for a gift. I probably would have used this daily when we lived in Seattle.
That is the same price they have it for at Target. I was going to go look at it today and use my $5 off $50 coupon. I did a focus group on hot chocolate last week and one of the women just LOVED this machine.