Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I was a barista for ten years and I have made a million espresso drinks on many a fancy machine. I spent a really long time looking for a little machine for my home that would do all the same, especially without waiting ages for it to heat up, or having to refill it with water after every pulled shot or steamed milk. This machine is phenomenal! I LOVE IT. Pros: 1. It looks great. Sleek, simple, clean. 2. Easy to use. It's all right there on the front, in pictures. Can't get any easier. 3. Beautiful and delicious shots of espresso pulled. Bold, smooth, gorgeous crema. 4. You don't need to buy a separate tamper. The machine tamps the shot when you insert the portafilter. This could also be considered a con if you enjoy the whole experience, and tamping your own shots (which I do, but I got used to not doing it really quickly). 5. Heats up in under ten seconds (more like five), for everything - just pulling shots or even steaming milk. Super fast. Also, you are able to pull several double shots of espresso before having to refill the water compartment. I know because I pulled them over and over when I first got the machine, while adjusting the grind on my beans. 6. If you quick rinse your machine after each espresso-making session - use a damp cloth to clean the steam wand (soon after makes it much easier), rinse the portafilter and then re-insert it and run a couple of empties to clean out the residual coffee in the machine, keep the water compartment full, etc. - you will have no issues. Cons: I haven't found any yet. I will update this post as I use the machine. I don't normally review anything, but I am so impressed with this machine and the ease of using it, I had to write a review.