It's simple as grinding the beans, putting in the water, capping the top, placing grinds into the filter holder and switching on the button.

However, if you use freshly ground premium espresso beans, it's hard to tell the difference unless you are an espresso connoisseur

It is a great tool for beginners to learn about steaming, tamping, grinding (if you grind your own beans), and the basics of calibration because let's face it

Key is in how long you grind the beans

It was getting too frustrading for me - throuwing away a lot of expensive coffee beans plus a lot of cleaning

It's simple as grinding the beans, putting in the water, capping the top, placing grinds into the filter holder and switching on the button.

One scoop of fine ground beans (yes, the grind makes a difference) firmly tamped (yes, this also makes a difference) with eight ounces of water and the result is a dark, full flavored cup of coffee.

One scoop of fine ground beans (yes, the grind makes a difference) firmly tamped (yes, this also makes a difference) with eight ounces of water and the result is a dark, full flavored cup of coffee.

I signed up right here on Amazon to get fancy Italian espresso ground coffee  Lavazza Crema e Gusto Ground Coffee, Italian , 8.8-Ounce Bricks (Pack of 4)  delivered to my door every month, so it couldn't be easier

However, the coffee is not as good as from a pump machine that makes it directly into a cup.

I like that this machine has the ability to steam and froth milk, as well as, of course, making espresso

I can steam milk just as well as with an expensive restaurant-grade espresso maker (I used to be a barrista).