Kenny 5 Have been using this at home ever since i have received it.Of course ceramics will still let the finest coffee powder filter through to the coffee. but it doesnt really affect the texture of the coffee. and what you get is what i consider a good in between coffee from cloth to paper filter!Cleaning is simple with just flushing with hot water and then letting air dry with the stand and tray that came with the product.Would definitely recommend anyone! what is not to like a product that has great function with looks of the Mt. Fuji?