The drip tray is a small container that the cup sits on top of. It catches and access coffee that may drip out of the machine. It would also serve as a backup if the user were to activate the machine without a cup in it. The part is removable so that it can be easily emptied. It's top part, the part where the cup sits on, is removable for easy cleaning of both parts. The top part also has an indent that shows where the user is supposed to put their cup. The user may either put their cup in the middle or put a cup on either side, in which case the coffee will be evenly distributed between the two cups.