Although I’ve never owned a latte machine, my espresso experience comes from years of coffee shop work during high school and college. That is to say, and not to be dramatic, but I’m a little obsessed with this machine. It takes a minute or so to heat up but once it does, you can press a button and walk away while your latte or cappuccino is made frothy for you. The photo shows water in both the water and milk tanks as I was priming/cleaning the machine before use. I like that you can fill the milk/creamer reservoir and then take it off to keep in the fridge for quick prep in the morning. The latte photo is right after I made it and I did stir it slightly because I added a bit more vanilla post-brew. It was frothy and delicious, easy to make, and I can’t wait to have another one.