For about 4 years now, I've been all about the single cup coffee makers with pods. I have to tell you though... My old coffee maker never made coffee quite like this. The instructions are easy to follow to set the time and brew later function. My old coffee maker didn't have the brew later function, so I am extremely happy to wake up to the delicious smell of coffee after getting it ready the night before. It brews quietly and keeps the coffee warm in the carafe for 2 hours. Simply push the button on the handle of the carafe and pour your coffee! I am also in love with the vortex water dispensing. Unlike a drip coffee maker, this one has water coming out of multiple holes to create a vortex and saturate the coffee grounds evenly. Not once have I had any grounds in my cup either. I am in love with this product!