This is a interesting machine that Once you get used to all the controls on how much coffee and water to put in it makes great cups of coffee. It can house up to 9 cups at a time. It does take a good size portion of counter space but it also has a modern hourglass figure making it modern and sleek looking. While It is slow to brew it is pretty fun to watch the water bubble up while waiting. It is made with steel and rubber parts. All in all a good machine that I will enjoy using for a long time. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]