Excellent – I have had this machine for a tad over 5 years now and has been a great everyday user. I even take it to the beachhouse during our holidays as it is very manageable. Defintely a good machine a very realiable as long as you maintain it as per manufacturers recommendations. Great crema when tamped correctly, steam is good for a domestic machine, no major problems. Coffee comes out hot for espresso. nothing worth the mention.