I have a household where I am the only person to drink coffee, so prior to this machine, either I had to settle for k cups or pre- ground coffee. When I received this machine thru a free promotion, I was excited. This machine surpassed even my highest expectations. You place whole bean coffee inside and it grind the perfect amount of coffee and pours a hot cup of coffee depending on the amount you choose. It is delicious! Honestly it is probably the best cup of coffee I have made at home. Freshly ground makes such a difference. Clean up is easy as it is only once every few days to empty the container. While I received the single servings machine, I did see that there may be an option to purchase a machine that has a carafe as an option.