My Hamilton Beach BrewStation is by far the best investment I have made recently. It is the most convenient coffee station available. It is quick, efficient and brews the tastiest coffee anytime of day. My guests always find it a treat to serve themselves from the vending type machine. It allows for fresh, warm coffee always ready to serve. The best part is the fact that there is no carafe sittting on a hot plate trying to keep the coffee warm for serving. This machine does not take up a lot of counter space as you might expect. It fits right next to my mixer and does not crowd the area at all....