I was always intimidated by espresso machines assuming that they were too complicated to use. I realized how much money my family was spending at coffee shops and wanted to change that. We were spending as much as this machine costs each month! The instruction booklet that comes with this machine could not be easier to follow. There are pictures and step by step instructions. In no time, I was making delicious drinks that impressed my family. They like using it as well. This will save time of waiting in line at the coffee shops and money! My favorite part of this machine is the milk container that makes the drinks with milk right with the drinks. When I tried to make this before, I had to warm the milk and add it separately. This machine does everything all together. I am very happy with it and feel that this would be a great gift anyone would love to receive!