Neither. I make three pots at a time, put it in a gallon milk jug and put it in the fridge. That way a fresh cup of coffee is only a minute twenty seconds away in the microwave. I had to wait on someone to make coffee for 40 years. I don't have to wait anymore. Now, I do it My-y-y-y-y-yy-y-y-y-y Way-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y.