Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Sorry, usable, but no Cigar...

Reviewer "Duilawyer" was correct. This machine makes great Froth although it does not make Expresso. It is probably not possible for a machine of this type to actually make great expresso. You need the power of a pump machine to extract all the flavor and "Crema" from either French Roast or Itallian roast expresso beans. The fact that the instructions tell you not to pack the coffee tightly into the strainer should give a clue the machine does not have the power to make expresso. I had no problems with the operation of the machine and it does make good hot chocolate, Cafe Au laits, Lattes,good coffee, but it will simply not make expresso required drinks. Amateurs only need apply.