Since getting this coffee maker, I can now make all the fancy coffees at home. It was so easy to set up and it came with a bag of whole beans. It brews espresso, and then all the different sizes, you can even brew a carafe. It comes with a nice stainless steel carafe to keep your coffee warm.  The water reservoir is nice and big so you don't have to fill it too often. The only down side is that it is quite loud.