I'm the only person who drinks coffee in my house, so I thought 5 cups would be perfect. Well, I found that I drink more than 5 cups of coffee a day, lol. While I don't think this coffee maker is right for me, it would be great for someone who just drinks a cup or two in the morning, or the occasional coffee drinker. It's smaller size is ideal for those with limited counter space. This model does not have a warming plate, but I would imagine that when brewing such a small pot, the coffee would get drunk before it could get cold. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]