Review on STARESSO Portable Espresso Machine: Rich & Thick Crema, Ground Coffee & Nespresso Pods, Mini Coffee Maker for Travel, Camping, Office & Home Use by Leroy Jacobs

*Revised 7/8/2019 Owned for 9 months. The top of the espresso stand holder that holds the Staresso above the glass broke for no reason other than normal use. Lowering the star by 2 as I don't know how long the stand can be used before it breaks completely. I think the materials were weak. * 09/29/2020 this part was replaced free of charge. It took 2 weeks to get it but it was free. 1 star added back. Moka coffee machine - yes!, Two automatic espresso machines - yes!, Staresso - yes! Honestly, taste matters no matter how you use it. tastier than anything else. Before you do anything in it, I highly recommend you fill it with hot water, even a glass, and let it all warm up. The pump rod can also be warmed up in a glass by inflating it about 10 times. Also cleans great. This preheating of all parts before preparing the espresso doubles the taste. 100% higher flavor profile, but even unheated, a warm espresso is still better than any other machine I've tried. If you love the taste of real espresso, this is what you need. There's nothing tastier. Dare to accept Stareso's challenge.