For years we prepared coffee using a cloth strainer, but since the greca came into our lives it has been something wonderful, it is a practical and very easy to use utensil. It does not alter the flavor of the coffee at all, as long as it is of good quality. I can say that this utensil is here to stay in our home. It is very durable, and the few times it has been damaged, we do everything possible to buy a new one because we really miss its presence. I love my greca coffee maker. 😊☕