I got this machine to have easily accesible espresso drinks while WFH and this machine has become such a special part of my day. I love the ease of pushing a button and having high quality espresso. The frother works perfectly and the machine requires very little effort. I’m so happy I bought this instead of a pod machine with its wasteful and expensive single use cups. I hope this machine last me years and so far so good! It’s plastic but the designers clearly paid attention to detail. The magnetic hinge doors, water reservoir, reversible coffee bean lid, it’s really endless.