What is the best way to attain an espresso color on a Pottery Barn coffee table?

I stripped off the original finish with stripper and then rubbed it down with steel wool and sand paper. I have tried using both a very dark gel stain and an oil based stain but the finish is no where [...]

For a cappuccino, do you need to have that stainless steel cup to froth the milk?

Cause I got a cappuccino maker without one of these. Also does it absolutely need the espresso coffee grounds?

Essential Items for Frothing & Brewing
When you buy an espresso machine there are some things you will need, no matter what. [...]