The De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro Espresso Machine is an amazing product! This machine takes making coffee at home to a whole new level. The design of the machine is both elegant and flashy at the same time. It has many features which easily assist one with making “fancy” coffee at home. I was amazed by how quickly the machine heats up and is ready for use.  My favorite features is the grinding and tamping function.   This feature completely eliminates mess of getting coffee grounds all over the place.   Another feature that i really liked is the LatteCrema System. The milk turns out perfect every time!  I have used a number of personal espresso machines, and this one has to be the most well made one I have seen!  I highly recommend it to anyone who loves espresso!