I like fresh coffee so I ditched the coffee maker years ago and used a pour-over cone. This TrueBrew is a dream come true for me! I can have a fresh cup of coffee any time I want with several options like size and strength! This machine makes a great crema too!! There is a burr grinder for whole beans but if you have pre-ground there is a bypass for that. I like there is a "shelf" for smaller mugs. It cleans up easily too! Seriously, they thought of everything. Highly recommend.