I received this free as part of the ambassador program from Hamilton Beach. I'm a huge coffee drinker! This is a great thing as I can brew a whole pot or use kpods to brew a cup. I can also fill a reusable filter to brew a single cup that came included. I'd say the single cup option is my favorite with all the variety. I had issues with the carafe not brewing a whole pot consistently. So the single cup option is a savior. It does have a program time option and the desired brew strength you'd like. The tanks are separate and you can easily tell when they need water. You can also pick how many ounces you'd like for the single cup which I love alot. It's a great item not just for coffee. Love the matte black and silver colors. Tank for the single cup is easily removed to be cleaned