This is a small capacity pot with a maximum of five cups of coffee. It makes very flavorful coffee. My only complaint is that the hot plate under the pot is extremely hot, and after you pour out the first cup, it seems that the remaining coffee boils on the hot plate. It shuts off after a half hour, probably a good thing. If you live alone, this is a good size for you, but for more than one person this coffee maker will probably be too small.