Over the years since k-cups have been around, we have bought several (too many actually) coffee brewers from a different and popular manufacturer because not a single one lasted more than a year or a year and a half. Being an owner of Ninja kitchen knives, I decided to try one of their coffee brewers. I love this brewer. It is so easy to set up, use and to clean. It brews the perfect cup of coffee every time and the coffee stays nice and hot (but absolutely drinkable!).  This is so worth it - I strongly recommend it.