I have never experienced something like this before. I wake up in the morning, turn the machine on, select the size of coffee I will be enjoying and select the strength. At 3oz there is a delicious froth on top and really wakes me me up. I tried various beans in the hopper and I am not sure I can tell a difference; each cup is delicious. I relocated the machine to my office and periodically have to refill the water and dump the grounds and water. I have brewed numerous cups and its a nice self contained machine. If the water reservoir isn't filled enough to complete the brew, it lets me know to refill and still completes with a delicious cup of coffee.