Super excited to have received this espresso maker. I'm new to the world of making my own espressos/lattes but I love treating myself to one. I've used this a few times now and it's been really easy and produces a decent tasting espresso. I might invest in some additional accessories to make my life easier and less messy, but you can definitely get by on what is provided out of the box. Can't wait to play around with it some more!