This brewer is just beautiful! I tried all 3 different methods at different times and they all turned out a delicious cup of java.  After following the instructions to prime the machine for first use, it was so smooth and easy to use.  It worked very quickly to heat up the water and filter it down into the carafe. For the over ice method it was the perfect iced coffee temperature not too cold and not diluted as you would expect 
 Still a full strength cup even though it was brewed directly over the ice.. The instructions say to use one scoop for each cup of coffee but I found that was too strong so I cut back on the grinds to 6 1/2 scoops for 8 cups of coffee to cut the strength and still get a cup I loved.  I would recommend this product.