I'm not someone with a sophisticated pallet, or will give an in-depth review of any food or drink.. I have been subscribed to Phil's channel since 2006 (yikes, I'm old..), and am a daily morning coffee drinker.. I will admit, I was skeptical at first, but was willing to at least give it a try.. I am impressed with the overall quality of the espresso this makes, and it is now my default whole-bean coffee.. the effort required to dial in my hand-grinder means that I'm still working through the light roast.. but if you're skeptical like I was, I've been impressed with the quality so far.. if you're budget-conscious, its worth a trial before putting in a subscription.. if you're a coffee snob, I'm not sure I can provide much insight beyond that.. love yo face Phil, see you right back (on YouTube) tomorrow..