This is a good machine and I like the simplicity and the fact that it works like a professional espresso machine. It gives you control over the grind allowing you to control the flavour of the coffee, leaves you in control to experiment. The controls are simple and intuitive, not digital. Instructions are on line video presentations and once you understand how it works it becomes easy to clean and again simple turning of a knob to control the steam to froth your milk. Very good compared to some of the really expensive machines out there. I am happy with this machine and it looks smart as well. Simple to use and I prefer this to a fully automatic. Ive given it 4 stars Love it.

Cant go wrong with this machine its easy and fast made my life much easier , like it name EXPRESS IMPRESS

The machine is great and very simple to use after a couple of trial runs. I enjoy frothing the milk and trialling different techniques to see the different tastes and textures. A must have for coffee lovers

Our Breville Express finally died after several years, so upgraded to the Express Impress after constantly cleaning the bench from the flyaway grounds. We now fight who gets to tamp the grounds - not sure why the smiley face is so satisfying! Perfect measure nearly every time. Once you have it adjusted you get a beautiful coffee with professional frothed milk. We make 2-6 coffees a day, so lots of use! I don't have a kettle anymore as I use the hot water feature for tea - super quick.

Great machine early days ,easy to use ,no mess like previous machines with the semi automated tamping device .