I have had a Cuisinart coffee maker for as long as I can remember and have always been pleased. In an effort to conserve counter space by purchasing a new coffee maker that not only brews a pot but is also capable of brewing a single serving using a K-Cup or Nespresso pod, I thought I had found the best solution. Unfortunately, the espresso did not reach a high enough temperature, requiring a quick spin in the microwave. For such an expensive small appliance this should not be necessary. The machine brewed a very good pot of coffee but the Nespresso feature fell way below our expectations. We are returning this item. This is our second purchase of the same unit since the first had a defective clock as well as the low temperature of the Nespresso.