Our last coffee maker needed an unusually large amount of coffee to brew a decently strong pot.  Not the case with this one.  We've cut back on the overall consumption of coffee grounds, saving us money.  The single brew is also a nice option when trying to reduce the amount of unused coffee going down the drain.  Another really nice thing about the Hamilton Beach is that the coffee comes out super hot. It's making some of the best tasting coffee  I can remember in quite awhile.  Although we have only owned and used this coffee maker for roughly a week, it ranks at the top of the list for us so far.