Im in love with this Nespresso machine. It uses the original pods (Nespresso Cafecito de Cuba is a recent fave) and works every bit as well as the larger, more expensive models. The coffees pour in two sizes: espresso and lungo. This might not be the beat choice for someone who drinks 16oz coffees constantly, but I love to relax with a proper, lightly frothy espresso or an iced coffee (so easy to do if you lift up the base). I recent descaled the machine, which was also easy to do.