I love this coffee maker! I previously used a one cup coffee maker and I was greatly disappointed by how my coffee started tasting. The single cup pods were very wasteful and I felt guilty adding unnecessary waste to the landfills. Each cup of coffee I pour from the carafe is as great as the first time I brewed. I love that I can customize the brews, and that I can fill the water from the front of the coffee maker. It is incredibly easy to clean, which is very important for me.