EspressoWorks 19-Bar Professional Espresso Machine with Milk Frother - 10-Piece All-in-One Coffee Maker Set for Latte & Cappuccino - 1250W Fast Heating - Perfect for Home & Office Use - Rose Gold (Ideal Coffee Gift Set)

This is my first time purchasing an Espresso Machine as a result I was looking at the reviews between this one (what I wanted) and a Mr. Coffee machine. I almost elected Mr. Coffee until I remembered that the internet reviews are very harsh so I purchased this item.I'm going to address of the things that I was concerned about, for this machine that almost made me go with Mr CoffeeDoes it Get Hot?I like hot coffee and cold, lukewarm coffee would be a major disappointment. The "Coffee" portion of the machine does get hot. The issue with this machine is that the milk frother, froth's milk, so when you make a Latte (only thing I've been making) it pours in froth milk (cold) into hot water and thereby cooling the "hot coffee". As one of the other reviewers mention they do, I just throw it into the microwave. Its an extra step but now I have a hot Latte.Does it leak?I only experienced a leak because I didn't dump the removable drip tray. Some may have had a faulty unit but if you don't dump the drip tray it will overflow and leak.Spoiled Milk SmellI haven't experienced this but the way I suspect this can occur if you never run the very simple clean cycle. Dried milk is starting to form at the end of the milk dispenser nasal. I would recommend purchasing or having some cleaning brushes on hand. Also I suspect if you leave the milk in the container and don't detach and store it in the fridge.Is it easy to cleanYes! Super super easy.What I doWell I'm reading the manual because this is a luxury purchase for me. I'm buying bottled water (SmartWater) and using that exclusively in the machine because there's no telling what's in tap water and I want to ensure 1) I have great tasting coffee 2) this luxury purchase of mine last for a while.What i wishI wish it made larger cups of espresso. I know its a single cup for at home use but I have to make 3-4 cups per coffee drinking session.Great product. Glad I didn't let the reviews get to them. Worst case you return it to amazon and buy a different product. If this is your 1st go at a home espresso machine give it a shot. Its cute and simple. Easy to clean.