We were given our Starbucks press as a Christmas gift.  No electric coffee maker can make a cup of coffee that tastes like this.  We use Starbucks coffee in the press.  Just add coffee and almost boiling water.  Wait a few minutes and press down slowly on the plunger.  It is so convenient when we are traveling because we just need the press and a bag of coffee.  I also like it because in the morning with just my husband and I we can make just enough for the 2 of us and be on our way.  It is really easy to clean up and you don't have to mess with paper filters and some of the overflow problems...