My favorite part is the reservoir. I don't like to have to carry pot to sink, fill it, then pour it into back of maker on the counter. With this one, reservoir is removable. You fill it at sink, and place it into coffee maker. No mess on counter.

Was so excited about a thermal carafe coffee maker, but this one just doesn't cut it.

While this coffee maker makes good coffee the carafe is poorly made in that it won't pour like it should & if the filter folds over the coffee grounds which it does often the coffee ends up on the counter top. Recommend a towel placed under the maker...

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