It's been a year or two since I got hold of my 8 cup Yosemite. I was a mite concerned by the problems cited in many customer critiques. But I loved the look of the thing, and I made a point of treating it as gently as I would a newborn. And so far, my mornings with a cup of hot coffee have been wonderful. I've even had guests who've enjoyed the cup poured, and who knows where any one of them usually gets coffee. Thanks for a good product.