Makes excellent espresso.  Dialing in the volume and pull time is simple - set it to the desired volume (ex 36 ml for 18 gm beans), and adjust the grind size to get the correct pull time - there is a timer built in on the display. Milk frothing is easy. The machine is ready in seconds.  I haven’t been to a coffee shop since I bought the machine - I can make a better cappuccino with this. It will pay for itself.