This is truly a fine coffee/espresso machine - impeccably designed and innovative, not to mention sleek and sophisticated. It’s beautiful with a mixture of black and polished rose gold and it looks positively regal in my kitchen. I think I enjoy waking up more knowing this thing is waiting for me:) it’s a real beaut and I couldn’t recommend it more enthusiastically to all the coffee lovers out there. I’ve had several espresso machines and frothers and this stands alone as the best. It’s lasted over a year without issue and I use it often (too often really).