Excellent Value

I purchased an Aroma after watching the Alton Brown episode and am very happy with the product. This is my first machine except for the steam pressurized Krups that I have had forever. I have had good success with the pressurized portafilter, which eliminates the need for a precise grind, but I did purchase a non-pressurized one to play around with after I get my Gaggia MDF burr grinder and Intellengesia Black Cat beans.

A helpful hint: When you get ready to froth, hold a cup under the steam wand and open the valve to allow residual water in the system to run through. Then shut the valve, remove the cup, pour out the water and froth the milk.