"A very cheap entry into espresso, with all the compromises that price implies."
The '20 Bar Professional Semi-Automatic Extraction' means this machine uses a powerful-sounding pump and a pressurized filter to force a foamy result from any coffee grind, prioritizing convenience over the quality and control found in traditional espresso.
This machine is for someone who wants to switch from pods to ground coffee for making milk-based drinks like lattes. Its value is entirely in its low price as a functional appliance, not its performance as a coffee instrument.
Anyone interested in the hobby of making true espresso should skip this. The machine's core components, particularly the pressurized basket and unstable temperature, will actively prevent you from learning proper technique or tasting the results of your effort.