According counter are I am 533 Coffee in 2 months and I do not regret this purchase. It is solid and effective. You can vary the cafes by putting coffee beans or ground coffee directly. Much better and more economical, ecological system that pod ... I just regret not having invested in this machine much earlier. It prevents to deliver water, emptying the coffee grounds bin (after several coffees), descaling ... You can select the volume (ristretto, espresso, natural, lying, extra long) and power ( extra strong, full-bodied, normal, light, extra-lightweight) coffee and heat output (although heat the cup before the cup warmer is not really effective). The coffee is excellent, it depends on your choice of coffee, water and of course taste. The nozzle for frothing milk works great, the cappuccino is really delicious and the steam is good practice to make good hot chocolates for the kids. Direct hot water for teas and infusions ... well she does everything very well for the whole family.