First of all, I dont mean to de/rate this product. For 125 it does what its supposed to do. It has all metal construction and seams sturdy and doesnt use the expensive pods. So if 125 is all you want to spend I dont think youd have many better choices.
The taste of the coffee is not anything exceptional. Its slightly better than a regular coffee maker. It makes some crema but nothing thick like you see in the photos. The frothier works well and makes the milk very hot but not as foamy as youd get with even a cheap frothier wand. My biggest complain is you cannot fit a regular size mug in it without having to remove the tray. It also has a warning sign on the top for a hot surface but the surface stays at room temperature pretty much.
Bottom line, for the price its a great machine but if youre looking for that coffee house quality espresso you need to spend a little more and get a real espresso machine.
It worksbut Im returning it.
First of all, I dont mean to de/rate this product. For 125 it does what its supposed to do. It has all metal construction and seams sturdy and doesnt use the expensive pods. So if 125 is all you want to spend I dont think youd have many better choices. The taste of the coffee is not anything exceptional. Its slightly better than a regular coffee maker. It makes some crema but nothing thick like you see in the photos. The frothier works well and makes the milk very hot but not as foamy as youd get with even a cheap frothier wand. My biggest complain is you cannot fit a regular size mug in it without having to remove the tray. It also has a warning sign on the top for a hot surface but the surface stays at room temperature pretty much. Bottom line, for the price its a great machine but if youre looking for that coffee house quality espresso you need to spend a little more and get a real espresso machine.