I love this machine more than I ever expected. It started with a friend serving me a cup of espresso during breakfast. You have an espresso machine? I always found them difficult to use and was never able to produce such a perfect cup. No, he had a Nespresso machine, and it makes a perfect cup with a lovely crema topper every time. I went ahead and bought my own Nespresso, and I use it almost daily. I am spoiled by having great espresso available to me in a matter of seconds. This machine is the absolute best.