We just got this to try, after our old drip pot went bye bye. This is awesome!!! It is easy to clean, can just rinse and dump grounds into outdoor pots or garden beds and they love the nitrogen, so no grounds ever going in sinks, garbage disposal or dishwasher anymore. Every piece is dishwasher safe and so it's easy to keep clean (unlike the coffee maker) and it will last forever. All parts are stainless steel. Since you only add hot water, you can set it up the night before and you can use it anywhere. Camping, back patio, anywhere. It makes better tasting coffee too. You can refine smoothness by adding mesh filters (included), so if you like smooth, go with 3, if more bite, go to 1 or 2. They are all dishwasher safe. It's thermal, so keeps warm. I can take it out to the patio and slurp coffee as I paint or garden. I love this one! I have had cheaper french presses that left grounds in my coffee. This one doesn't. It has an excellent seal (and I am picky about this). It is 50 oz, so normal pot size. Good for guests or 2 coffee enthusiasts. I just love it!!! It also looks sleek, so it not only is good for making the coffee, it works great for serving guests. I will probably buy a second one for loose teas, including various blends for iced teas. It is fun to take guests to the garden & grab flowers and herbs, add hot water and voila! fresh garden tea, hot or pour and wait an hour, then add ice. It's faster than waiting for sun tea. Imay use 2 for coffee, so I can alternate days, washing one while using the other. I not only recommend this 50 oz pot for everyone, I plan to get another for myself. This is one of those best finds that you wish you had years ago!