It's been quite awhile since the last time I used a traditional coffer maker. In the past 5 years it's been exclusively a pod style maker or a french press. I don't like pods because they make a weak cup and of course the waste is a major issue. I mostly use a french press (in my opinion they make a smoother cup). Once I started using this I realized that traditional coffee maker technology has improved and this too makes a pretty smooth cup, so now I use either or depending on the situation.