Makes good double expresso latte. Be sure to do 1 cup no coffee pre heat and flush wand till steam comes out. Wish the tamper was metal instead of cheap plastic. Well made and great price.
While this unit lacks fine tuning controls for parameters like temperature, pull time, and pressure, it more than makes up for that by pulling consistent shots at an incredible cost. The unit is also compact, taking up less counter space than most standard drip-brew machines. The pump is a little loud and vibrations can be intense at times. This machine is a great option for those with limited counter space and for anyone looking to experience home-brewed espresso for the first time.
I'm very happy with my purchase. The machine works well and the espresso results are quite nice. The 'footprint' on the countertop is ideal for our kitchen area.
Using for double-espressos twice a day, I am very happy with the product. Needed to lower the water amount (great feature!) to get the strength I like. Lights indicate ready by the time the coffee is ground; combo measure / tamper works great (using 2T for the double). Love the auto turn-off, and that the coffee filter can be removed immediately or left in place. Frother works great. So the equipment is gorgeous, fits my coffee needs perfectly, and cost was SO reasonable. After using moka stovetop devices for 20 years, now drinking less coffee and enjoying it more. Caveats other might consider: If serving multiple people, and using the frother a lot, the number of steps (preheating to get extra hot coffee, having to lower unit temp after frothing) would slow servings down.