There is nothing like iced coffe, stronger without the acidity, with a refreshing taste. I still enjoy my Coffee hot in the morning but the iced coffee in the evening is so nice. The process could not be easier put a cup of coarse grounds in the strainer fill the carafe with filtered water through the grounds and refigerate for a min. 16hrs. Enjoy your favorite iced coffee recipe, or use it in cooking can you say coffee cake? Well made and the filter seals well, a quality coffee maker