I’ve only had time to make my first coffee this morning.  The flavour is very good.  It looks fantastic.  I like the reusable filter cone, that’s a plus. Disappointed that SMEGs website states that their products are manufactured in Italy.  Not so much.  The lid comes off all together which is convenient.  As other reviews I had read that the lid doesn’t open all the way back which is a bit inconvenient but I use a small Tupperware measuring cup and it works great.  Just be patient with putting the water into the reservoir.