The Espressione CAFE RETRO is old world design - New age features. Steel body with thermo painted metal finish, toggle switches with indicator lights, temperature gauge, sturdy pull down lever for providing commercial quality steaming/frothing, removable tank with water level visible, .7 liter boiler, pull out knock box and cup warmer. Adaptable for use with ground coffee or coffee servings (ESE). Great performing machine which is both easy and fun to use! Minimize