Love the overall  look of  this machine. Biggest difficulty is adjusting the grind of the beans. It is fast, hot and flavorful. Have  a single serve unit (for years) and compared the coffees one after another.  There is a defined difference in speed, taste and smoothness. The steamer /froth wand is powerful. Just make sure to clean it after each use as it will get clogged with milk.  We just run some steam through and it cleans itself. This sits on my counter and looks "rich"!