I'd always assumed espresso machines were cumbersome.  Difficult to use.  We would never benefit from one - plus the counter space they take up would frustrate me, right??  MAN WAS I WRONG!  This beautiful espresso maker has improved our lives!  Once you get the hang of it, it's so simple to use!  It's compact - and so eye-catching that I don't miss the counter space at all.  It really brings out the flavor of the beans - we've been trying all sorts of different brands and roasts.  It's a wonderful treat to my day - not to mention all the money we've saved by not purchasing fancy drinks all week!  

The initial setup had some hiccups - it was hard to get the pressure perfect - but DeLonghi has posted some wonderful and helpful videos online and we figured it out pretty quickly.  The cold brew option is awesome - so tasty.  Time to retire our old drip coffee maker - we aren't going back!