The FlexBrew® Trio Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe is exactly what our household needed. One issue we previously had was that our coffee would not stay warm for long. This coffee maker keeps coffee warm for hours without having to keep the burner on due to the thermal carafe. Appearance-wise, it has a very sleek look to it that is eye-catching, but not overwhelming. The pod portion of the coffee maker works fantastically, and it is a nice treat when not wanting to make a whole pot of coffe or to enjoy some tea or hot chocolate.