This is definitely a unique and different type of coffee maker. I’ve used many types but none like this before. It was pretty simple to set up. It came with clear instructions. It was cool to watch the water move from one side to the other. I feel brew time was longer than a traditional drip. I had no issues with leaking and coffee temperature was nice and hot. While brewing there was a burnt smell. My husband indicated that I probably put too much coffee in. I dumped it and tried again. It still had that smell. The smell was enough to turn me off from drinking it. My husband, niece, and daughter said it tasted fine. In fact my niece said it tasted like it came from a well known coffee place. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]