I have had many different coffee makers some very expensive ( Gaggia / KMix)and I was hesitant about getting this one because it was such a very good price . I was going to buy the Smeg ( around £170 ) . I had never heard of this make but I loved the design. I threw caution to the wind and went ahead and I’m so pleased I did . We use it everyday : it’s easy , quick and cleans easily . It looks neat not too bulky which is what attracted me to it .Would highly recommend .