I am not a "coffee snob" by any means.  I just know that I love my percolator. We had been through many drip-type but they just don't get the coffee hot enough. This is fast, easy to use and makes great tasting coffee for your average, everyday "needs a cup or 2 to get going" type person. My only complaint is that fewer stores are carrying the filters, and to buy online you have to order a lot just to recoup the shipping costs!