Did not buy the machine via Amazon, would make a recommendation but here nonetheless. Who switch from simple Cremasieb machines or even by capsule machines on a "real" espresso machine needs to invest some effort. I have, frankly, even underestimated. It is indeed of fundamental importance, concoct the right grind, and first to acquire the right mill. If you have mastered this hurdle and then noted that this machine needs a little more time than specified for proper heating, then manages an espresso, which also deserves to be so called. I myself have bought a incidentally Graef-mill and would say that they perfectly match the Lelit.