Brewing fresh, flavorful Coffee is easy with the fresh brew plus thermal carafe Coffee maker, which brews Coffee at an optimal 200 Degree Fahrenheit high brewing temperature of up to 10 Cups of excellent hot Coffee or enough concentrated brew for up to 5 Cups of Iced Coffee. Stainless steel carafe is Vacuum insulated which keeps Coffee hot for hours and the tapered design with thumb-activated pouring makes serving smooth and easy. Permanent stainless mesh Coffee filter is reusable and washable. There is a special design feature for brewing Iced Coffee so the water-to-coffee ration for a stronger Coffee won't taste watered down when diluted with ice. Pre-Infusion Cycle Evenly wets ground before brewing, allowing them to bloom for perfect extraction of flavor and aroma. 200°F High Brewing Temperature Heats water to the right temperature to brew flavorful coffee (when brewing using Time Saver mode). Time Saver Mode This optional mode delivers hot coffee faster by reducing brewing time. Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Carafe Keeps coffee hot for hours without the 'burnt' flavor caused by heating plates. Removable Water Tank Makes filling easy, and is fully washable. Permanent Stainless Steel Mesh Coffee Filter Included permanent mesh filter is reusable and washable. Swing Basket and Filter Basket Easy-to-access baskets lift out for thorough cleaning. Special Feature for Brewing Iced Coffee Iced coffee water measure lines adjust the water-to-coffee ratio for a stronger brew that doesn't taste watered down when poured over ice.