I bought the smaller size Technivorm coffee maker because the cone design of its filter means that it is optimized for about 1 liter of coffee. More than that and you are better off with a basket type filter. So, this way we can make the perfect amount of coffee for me and my wife on a daily basis. For those occasions when we have guests I bought a 2nd carafe and simply make two pots one after another. This way we optimize both the taste and the amount, while also keeping it hot for several hours. All in all all this all-metal carafe will last you for decades, if not for life. It is well designed to keep your coffee hot for hours on, it pours without spilling in everywhich way, and when you pour it out it doesn't leave any left over liquid inside the garafe, which I always had an annoying struggle with on my Bonavita carafe. So, in short, I think this is Technivorm's best Carafe and highly recommend it.