I got this to tie me over until I can afford a new espresso machine as mine of six years finally kicked the bucket. If you’re used to making your own steamed and frothed espresso drinks at home, you may be disappointed. It’s no where near as high powered as I had hoped, Lowe’s power quickly, and it’s difficult to achieve true micro foam like my old steamer wand. But, if you don’t mind slightly bigger bubbles and heating your milk in the microwavestove go for it. At least until you want a steamerfrothed again...like I do.