I am delighted with my purchase. I already had one, but she had more than thirty years: it was like she had fought! Coffee (provided it is of good quality!) Is really perfect with this utensil. I tried other systems, programmable or not: it has nothing to do, because the coffee, once arrived in the part that collects, is never in contact with the heating element. Its taste is never altered. If ever you taste coffee and actually you do want another! Try!