I have to say I'm late to the k cup party but with this being my first introduction, I'm loving it! This coffee maker is a dual coffee maker. It can brew k cups or grounds. All you have to do is set the coffee maker. The manual explains step by step in clear directions how to use the machine. Cleanup is a breeze. And best of all it is kind of clunky but doesn't take up the whole kitchen space. I'm enjoying my new coffee maker. Picking this as my first dual coffee maker was the best decision I made in awhile.