After having owned this for over a year, I think my original review was overly enthusiastic. It seems that it would make more sense to just heat a couple cups of water and pour it through the coffee in a filter cone. Cleaning this little 2-cup appliance is not as easy as cleaning a kettle and a cup. There is no way to access the cavities where water remains after perking. Lifting up the lid during the percolation cycle is an invitation to an explosive scald. I think electric coffee makers are best for larger volumes.