I bought this after reviewing several large coffee makers, and I am glad I chose this one. It's easy to use and to clean, and it looks good. I had 50 women for a brunch, and made 60 cups of coffee. Most of it was consumed and several commented on how good the coffee was. I used substantial paper coffee cups. That made it easier when filling the cup because of the lever. A flimsy cup would not work as well since you have to apply a little pressure to fill it. I also used it for 20 cups for a family gathering, and the coffee lover in the group raved about it. I recommend this product to anyone who plans serving coffee to more than a few people.