Automatically self primes, so it makes your favorite beverage quickly and easily with no annoying start-up preparation. Stainless steel boiler is made of durable, high-quality stainless steel. Count on getting great espresso for years to come. Exclusive anti-drip design. Two seperate thermostats allow you to control both water and steam temperature. Indicator lights. Large space coffee filter and drip tray (allows use of mugs). One easy-to-use control knob. Coffee tamper. Drip tray is removable for easy cleaning. "Easy Serving Espresso": This machine can be used with pods, and with ESE filter holder, espresso has never been easier to make. "Sempre Crema" Filter produces a rich creamy froth. For use with ground coffee.