I am a drip coffee person and was skeptical of using pods, but I was intrigued to try a Nespresso style coffee. I have put this maker into service making a variety of coffees and have enjoyed almost all. I do make use of the BOLD setting froth my 2%! It its easy to use and has minimal clean up. Its size is not as large as another maker I have and the water reservoir is substantial. The coffee is hot and look forward to trying new "Nespresso"  tastes.