I love this coffee pot for many reasons which can be summed up for its many options. The thought that went into this machine is really impressive! First, I appreciate that it filters the water! We fill up our coffee machine with sink water and so I love that the machine is purifying that. My second favorite feature is the multitude of options you have for brewing (cold vs hot) AND you can easily control the amount of water. For example, With the dial I can brew 5 , 8, 12, 16 or 20 ounces or brew a half or full pot. If I am wanting to brew a small cup, there is a cute little gray that pulls out to raise my cup higher so that a mess is not made. Lastly, there is a built in natural filter, or you can choose to use the disposable filters. Again, I just love all the options so we can do what we like best!