I was a little overwhelmed at first b/c I thought this machine was way out of my league but this has been the most AMAZING investment. Once you get your settings right it’s smooth sailing. Also READ the manual that comes with it thoroughly! This has literally saved me so much money. I would typically buy a latte at a local coffee shop every day during the week and as you can imagine that starts to add up! My mornings are so much more fun now that I have my Magnifica!