i bought this a few months ago and the metal is already wearing off even after proper care. sad to see this as I paid a lot for the machine. This black stuff comes off of it and after trying to wash it off with a dish sponge it got all over that and ruined that and got on my hands.

Got this as part of CM5418 machine. Looked nice at first, but aluminum went gray and started leaving black residue on touch. Even after cleaning with vinegar, still leaving metallic taste on everything. Do not recommend. Why aluminum??

Does the job do well that your friends think you are an expert barista. Great quality for a very reasonable price.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just purchased the CM5418 espresso machine and the portafilter that came with it is very cheap. I have washed it a few times and it is not real stainless steel. It is fully black and makes my hands go black… makes me so disappointed that I would have to buy a different one. Just expecting better. The machine is really good.

The cheap little plastic insert in the bottom of this filter broke and you do not offer the part to replace it and now you have no replacement portafilters either. I'm very disappointed .