I brew both coffee and tea and this replaces 2 separate brewers. This is the best brewer I have ever purchased and used. It is well engineered, easy to use and attractive. I brew black tea for iced tea, which I pour over ice. I purchased the over ice carafe separately and brew a full carafe. Brewing coffee and tea with this brewer is fun and easy, and it is easy to clean. The coffee carafe keeps coffee hot for an extended time. The measuring spoon, which attaches to the side, is a nice plus. The manual is complete but one hardly needs to read it. Great purchase!