This espresso machine hands down beats 90% of the coffee shops in terms of late quality for a fraction of the price. The verdict is still out but having owned this machine for a short period of time and able to follow instructions, the espresso shots ...  Read More

The silky smooth microfoam is amazing and makes each cup of coffee a special treat.

The touch screen interface is a bit more intuitive on the impress. The 'intellidose' feature where you really can't screw it up. Everything is very intuitive.

It is a silver beauty that is quite sturdy. My kitchen looks and smells much cooler than it did before i got it. Their products are so well design and sturdy. For the price, i certainly hope it proves reliable.

Having freshly ground beans is a game changer. Coffee enthusiasts, which i am not, are correct the beans are highly important. The european precision burrs really make a difference in the grind quality, thus enhancing the taste.

This machine is very glitchy. It crashes while the milk is heating up. Another concern is the consistency/repeatability of the dose of ground coffee.

It shuts down during milk frothing and turns itself off. Since you cant brew for predetermined seconds this is simply not possible.