Espresso-inspired technology rapidly brews 12 fl oz with standard (medium to medium-fine) grind coffee in less than half the time of traditional french press Ultra fine 100 micron laser-etched filter keeps the french press mud out of your cup, and our reusable crossflow pod keeps mess contained and waste out of landfills (just shake grounds out of pod body, rinse, and repeat) Single-serve design is an easy to use and eco-friendly alternative to disposable pod-based brewers that's ideal for folks who don't like sharing (their coffee) Shatter-resistant double-wall Tritan carafe is too pretty for camping but it's perfect for glamping, and it keeps coffee and tea hotter for longer too No learning curve. Just use about 20 grams of the medium to medium-fine, fresh ground coffee of your choice, press the pod just enoough to immerse, wait 30 to 60 seconds, press, and pour No specialty grinds needed, and great for loose-leaf tea, too