This espresso machine is amazing! It has so many great qualities but the one that is my absolute favorite is the my latte function that saves how you like your lattes for future easy and quick latte drinks! It grinds whole beans and preground coffee beans. The look of the machine is so classic and modern in black and steel. For as much as it does it is a pretty small machine in my opinion and takes up no more width space than my toaster on the counter top. To make a cup of espresso from start to finish with it in your cup is about a minute. Which is a lot less than some other machines and it tastes great and fresh! It definitely makes my morning routine a lot easier and faster.