drH wrote:But, if you are serving a large group you have to be aware of the water level and maybe pause to cool the machine and refill. Also, after a couple shots the temperature will be temporarily too high and you'll need to manage that (with a cool portafilter, a wet rag, or 5-7min rest). I'll never give the Cremina up, but it's not always my pick for making many drinks back to back.