After years of using an espresso machine with pods, I wanted to switch to a bean-to-cup machine. I started researching online, and it turned out that finding the ideal coffee machine was harder than I'd imagined. Initially, I preferred the Barista Sage. I think these machines look great in a kitchen, but after reading some reviews, I quickly shifted my preference to a fully automatic machine. What was important to me? Cleaning and ease of use. I wanted to be able to quickly drink my coffee before work without having to sacrifice 10 minutes of my time.
I was also worried about milk residue in the tubes, which meant the machine required a lot of maintenance. Ultimately, I chose this product, and after using it daily for a month and a half, I still don't regret it. Initially, it's (understandably) a bit of a challenge to find the right beans, grind size, and amount of milk, but once you've found it, it makes delicious coffee and is easy to maintain. You can fine-tune each coffee in your profile. The latte crema function is also excellent. You fill the container with some milk and simply put it back in the refrigerator after use. Cleaning after each use is also quick and hassle-free. After 2 or 3 days, I rinse the container, then put everything in the dishwasher and it's done. In the meantime, we have a second latte crema container that we can use for a while.
The upper reservoir is large enough for 2-3 weeks (with 1 or 2 cups per day).
The machine also always clearly indicates when the water needs to be refilled or when a container needs to be emptied.
I hope this review can help others choose, just as it helped me. Good luck!