Hi love this machine. I prefer espresso drinks, both hot & cold. My husband prefers regularly brewed coffee. The brewed coffee is still a bit strong for my husband but he is getting used to it. The machine is easy to use and clean. It is great that it has so many different functions/options. My only wish is that it had the milk steamer built in. One complain I have is that when you pull out the portion to clean it, coffee and grounds spill out a bit and go under the machine, leaving the counter dirty.