This coffee maker definitely sets the bar for all others. While this coffee maker can brew any coffee like Folgers etc...I would say it would be more fun to slurge on an expensive bag once in a while just to get the full benefit of this machine. You can literally brew coffee any way you like it...hot, cold. pour over. It makes the perfect cup of coffee. High end but worth it! I dare say you will never need another coffee maker after purchasing this one! It is the gold standard! You won't be disappointed.