Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Great for a little espresso maker for a little over $100. Here are a few pros and cons: PROS 1. Compact - The machine is very small and compact. Barely takes up any space on my little kitchen coffee table. 2. Quick - Turns on and heats water very fast. Brews fast, too! 3. Coffee selection - There are a ton of different flavours and brew variations for a perfect cup. The machine comes with the standard small or large brew buttons but also allows you to program your own brew length. 4. Durable - At least on the outside the machine is very well built and seems durable. The feel of the appliance is very solid. The handle is also made of metal. I originally thought it was plastic until it arrived. CONS 1. Very Loud! - When the machine is brewing, it is extremely loud. So loud that it wakes up my roommate when I go to use it. Luckily it brews quickly. 2. Water reservoir - The water reservoir is a bit small and needs to be refilled very often, especially if you brew long cups of espresso like me. 3. Colour coded pods - The pods are all different flavours and the colour of the pods references what flavour and/or how long you should brew it. The colours are all very similar and it's hard to memorize the Italian names of all of them. Luckily the machine comes with a 'coffee menu' which tells you which pod colour is which. Hope this is helpful!