As promised, here's the update. Had the machine for less than 48 hours and it's developed a fault. The coffee grounds indicator came on, I followed the manual, cleaned and washed everything and left it to dry and the warning light won't clear. Sending back and I have ordered a similar machine from a different brand. I've only had this machine for 24 hours so if anything changes I'll update my review but so far I am LOVING my new bean to cup coffee machine. It's so simple to use, the touch screen is bold, bright and easy to follow. For the past 10 years I have used a basic espresso machine, using pre-ground coffee however it was developing a fault so I decided to upgrade - if I buy a coffee for £3 a day, 5 days a week then I've paid off this machine in 20 weeks by drinking/making good coffee at home instead - when looking at it that way I think it's good value for money. When I switch the machine on it does a quick rinse and then I run hot water into my espresso cup to heat it up - espresso flavour develops best in a warm cup. The cup warmer feature is useful if the machine is left on for a while but not if you're like me and making a coffee, bleary eyed at stupid o'clock in the morning! I have turned the grinder down to the finest grind and my espresso is DELICIOUS!! The manual recommends that you make the espresso first and then use the steam wand to heat milk, otherwise the machine can burn the espresso. My only slight gripe is that when I'm heating my milk the steam switches itself off before the milk has reached the minimum temperature on the thermometer - I suspect I just need to practice a bit though to get it done in time. I have used a bean to cup machine before and the neighbours 3 streets over knew whenever it was being used - this one isn't silent but it's not excessively loud. If you decide to take the additional manufacturor warranty apparently the serial number is UNDERNEATH the machine (😖) so take a note of it before setting it all up. Read more

So many different types of coffee available at the touch of a button. Enhanced flavour in the bean prep also add to the flavour of the drink. A great success but buyers beware of the need to lift the rear lid to fill the tank. Slight alteration to my kitchen shelf to alleviate this minor problem but well worth it. Very pleased. UNFORTUNATELY HAD TO RETURN IT AFTER 2 DAYS WHEN IT STOPPED WORKING. REFUND AUTHORISED BY SELLER. VERY DISSAPOINTED. Read more

This was a gift for someone and they love it. Its so easy to set up and start to use and it makes a great cup of coffee. Its even been used for adding coffee flavour to baking. Temperature isnt too hot and its fairly quiet considering that its grinding beans and making a coffee quicky. Read more