I love espresso and was excited to receive this product as a wedding gift. Unfortunately it is difficult to put together correctly, causing leaks as the water heats. The coffee it makes does taste good, but it is hard to readjust the product after you have started to heat the pot without burning 1) yourself; 2) your wife; and 3) the good handtowel that you were not supposed to use as a potholder! The pot is also difficult to get clean and after one or two uses has developped unsightly spots and an unfortunate smell!