Lacor stainless steel 6 cups: 270 ml of a very good coffee. Either 5 cups for me (measure your cups / bowls before buying!) The water remaining in the pot bottom (equivalent to 1 cup) is a system security, in case you forget a little about the coffee Accustomed to fire ... and gourmet espresso mousse, I'm not disappointed because the lack of foam is largely offset by the wealth of aromas developed with the Italian coffee. No coffee / steam cleaning if left the lid open, with a rise in gentle heat (this prevents the coffee "annealing" with steam trapped under the cover) I tried to do only 2 cups (1 + of water, which remains in the pot bottom), it also works, but a little less flavor. For a coffee "solo" I consider purchasing the 2 cups coffee.