Following the directions and using the scoop to make coffee, it uses twice as much coffee.  BUT, when you taste the coffee, you understand why.  Best.Cup.Of.Coffee.Ever.  I have been using the gold setting, I will lessen the amount of grinds used (caffeine level really high) to see if I can retain flavor with a little less coffee.  I remodeled my kitchen late spring 2019 all Café appliances to this is a nice addition. So far no problems, no messes, coffee is hot and delicious.  My only complaint is the short length of the cord, severely limited where we could put it.  It only first in a corner, the non-control panel side against the wall.  I pivot the pot so it looks nice.