This was my first espresso machine, and wow, how fun it is to be able to make coffee shop drinks from your own kitchen. At first I was intimidated because it’s a large heavy appliance that I wasn’t sure how to use, but it’s pretty simple and instructions are clear. It’s sturdy and high quality. I’m a coffee person, and the end result does not disappoint - yum! Only downside is that it takes up space in my small kitchen but It’s worth it.