This is a one-of-a-kind machine, which I like. In our house, this handy dandy coffee machine is a jack of all trades when it comes to coffee. We can make a cup of hot coffee for ourselves in the morning, and it brews fast and effectively. Then, when I'm in the mood for a cool drink, I can just prepare the desired amount of coffee and pour it into the tumbler provided, which is then filled with ice. Check. Coffee is hot. Check. Iced coffee. Third, it makes a frappe, which is extremely tasty. Brew your coffee, toss in some ice in the blender, and presto, you've got yourself a handmade frappe that saved me about five dollars.