This is quite the epic machine!   Makes any where from 3oz espresso to a 40 ox carafe straight from the bean!  As well as 8 to 16 oz from pre ground if you wish! No pods no filters!  make sure you ready the how to or watch their you tube videos!   you do have to clean it out the grounds tub often, I do it daily and I make sure the water is full daily as well.       the coffee has been amazing using both ground and the beans!   My daughter loved the brew over ice feature too!   perfect for a wide variety of coffee drinkers!   We all love it!