This gets the job done for a household with limited space and don't want a lot of coffee in the morning. It is perfect for two cups of coffee--husband and me. I had an older version of this brand and that worked well for years. This mini makes hotter coffee than the older version. The best part is the filtration system. I feel my coffee always tastes fresh and delicious. You can program this machine ahead of time to make your coffee at a certain time. I love that! Is is easy to clean and store away when you are done.