Burr Grind and Brew Automatic Thermal Coffee Maker (12-c.) by Cuisinart

So far we are pleased. We had another brand of Grind & Brew for several years and it finally pooped out. This one has improved features, easier to clean, set time to brew the next morning. All you have to do at night is program the time you want coffee the next morning (easy) Select the cup quantity by turning <br>knob, fill with appropriate water (it also has a water filter built in). The next morning, VIOLA'!! GREAT COFFEE...<br>It also keeps coffee hot for up to 10 hours just in the thermal pot, no warming plate! Can't say that it's any quieter than the old one though. I love that it stores and keeps fresh 1/2 pound of beans at a time. That lasts us about a week to two. We do see some fine grounds in our mugs from time to time. The directions say you can buy paper filters or just use the built in one. I think I might try the paper filters to see if it improves that issue. Over all, we love it. With the beans we're using right now, the coffe seems to be stronger than norm and we've had to back our strength selection to mild. But you can adjust with each pot according to beans used and/or preferrances.<br>Terri

We purchased this coffee maker as a replacement to our original Cuisinart Grind and Brew machine whose grinder was starting to show its age. I was a little apprehensive about spending so much money on a coffee maker but it was so worth it. I love the insulated carafe, which keeps the coffee warm for much longer than the old glass carafe. <br><br>Great variety for selecting the strength of the coffee. Would definitely recommend. Great product for the coffee conessur.

I've been using a previous model of the this coffee maker for almost 4 ears. About a year ago the grinder stopped working. I read various reviews on the newer model, and they were mixed. Most complained about the pot not retaining the heat. I finally broke down and bought one, and I'm very satisfied. The clean up is much better than they previous model I owned, but there is still a daily 5 minute clean-up needed. In my opinion, this pot keeps the coffee hot for 3 hours. Perhaps they fixed that issue in 08.<br><br>The BURR grinder does produce smoother tasting coffee. I was surprised at how strong a pot this can produce. I drink my coffee strong and black, and for the first 3 days I backed off the strength until I found the right strenght.

Best coffee maker out there. Love the ease of use, consistently great coffee, no messing with the beans or grinds, no measuring, easy to clean. I use the 4-cup setting in the morning & it is great coffee. It holds 1/2 pound of beans in the airtight holder, when I need to make more, it is simply a matter of putting in the right amount of water & setting the cups. Mostly use it on the

Great coffee maker, the coffee tastes very fresh and it's easy to use. I did prefer to use the paper filters instead of the filter that comes with the maker because of the residue of coffee grinds left in the coffee. I do like that you can select the strength of the coffee. Overall it's a little more expensive then most coffee makers, but makes great coffee, and it's convenient to grind and brew at the same time.