This is my first espresso machine, and I’m so impressed with how well it works. I’ve been enjoying it and learning (and finessing) how I make espresso over the past month+. The booklet DeLonghi provides is very helpful in outlining the differences in coffee roasts and in teaching how to brew both hot coffee and cold brew. This espresso machine is very intuitive and user friendly - I 
love that I can grind my coffee beans, brew a wide assortment of coffee beverages, and also steam milk in one machine. I can’t recommend this machine enough!!