How does it make iced coffee so fast?

It brews a hot, concentrated shot directly over a cup of ice. The ice chills the coffee immediately, so you drink it right away instead of waiting for cold brew to steep.

Can it brew hot coffee too?

It is designed around iced coffee. The brew lands on ice, so a cup without ice will be smaller and stronger than a normal hot brew.

Does it use pods or ground coffee?

It uses ground coffee in its own brew basket, so you are not tied to a pod system. You control the dose, which also lets you adjust strength.

How much coffee does one brew make?

It is a single-serve machine, so one brew fills one glass or tumbler. It cannot make a carafe for several people at once.

How should I keep the coffee from tasting watery?

Use less ice or a finer grind and a slightly larger dose. The ice melts into the drink, so the ratio of ice to coffee decides the final strength.

Is it a good pick over a cold brew maker?

It is faster and simpler than steeping cold brew overnight, but cold brew gives a smoother, stronger concentrate. Choose this for speed and single cups, cold brew for batch flavor.