This is a dream coffee machine. This makes iced coffee and regular coffee. What I enjoy the most is the convenience of the shelf. I can put any size coffee cup or mug in place of the coffee pot. The coffee seems to be bolder in this coffee machine instead of using pods. This also has a filter already in it that can be taken out to clean, so there is no need to buy filters. Also, there is a clock which my last coffee pot didn't have a clock.  Also, it has a feature of a drip stop, which is nice, so you don't have to overfill your cup and just let it run. I've been in that position more than I'd like to admit and also has a clean feature, which I have yet to use, but I anticipate using it in the near future. I'm glad this came in black because it matches all the  appliances in my kitchen. I'm unsure if they make any other colors.