After a few months with 6/7 days/week of use, the coffee is consistently outstanding. I have but one critique, the lid of the carafe. For maintaining temperature, it’s great. It sucks for pouring. I’ve read the “how to” instructions. It also leaks when pouring is finished. Coffee and water get into the lid itself as well. The inside rim design of the carafe probably contributes to the pouring issues too. Perhaps a cutout or beveled inside rim of the carafe where it meets the spout could be explored. Respectfully, with the top notch materials and machine design contributing to the cost, a better lid/ pouring system needs to be addressed. Thanks for your attention, Dan