I was so pumped for the arrival of this glorious machine. DeLonghi espresso makers are top notch and this one is no different. I was a bit overwhelmed my first couple of times using it but the instructions are clear and easy to follow and now I’m my own barista! My favorite feature is definitely the convenient built in coffee bean grinder but the LatteCrema milk frother is a close second. The six specialty brew selections make recreating your favorite coffeehouse drinks a breeze. The only drawback I see is that the machine is quite large. It would not fit under my cabinets and allow me to fill the water tank and grind the coffee beans. Thankfully I was able to relocate it and create a freestanding coffee station. The LaSpecialista Maestro is a beautiful machine that will be the star of any kitchen!