Long time barista but never have owned a personal machine at home . Decided to jump in and this was a great price point . Now during this work from home time I have a option to make my own espresso drinks at home . The flavor is great and the machine is so easy to use. Took a little while to get comfortable with the steam but now my milk is spot on! Highly recommend even if you are not experienced with pulling shots. It’s fun and enjoyable !