For coffee at home that tastes as fresh as the neighborhood coffee shop's, try Cuisinart's Automatic Grind & Brew coffeemaker. The Grind & Brew makes it easy to enjoy fresh coffee with the utmost convenience--ground whole-bean coffee pours directly into the filter basket at a preset time for instant brewing. The maker does all the thinking, with a range of programmable features. You can set the machine to grind and brew at exactly the right time, predetermine the coffee's temperature, and program the machine to turn off a half-hour later. Other features take the guesswork out of making coffee as well: the flavor setting ensures the optimal amount of water is used for a rich, aromatic taste and no acidity or bitterness, and the large easy-view water window makes sure the right amount of water is added. A self-cleaning feature lets you know when calcium buildup is interfering with the machine's operation; turn on the self-cleaning cycle to make quick work of grime. Daily cleaning of the machine is somewhat involved because all individual parts must be removed, so prepare for slightly longer cleanup in exchange for a savings of time upfront.
Two additional caveats: The grinder is noisy, as most grinders are, and cannot be turned off midgrind. And it's taller than average coffee machines, so make sure you have a spot for it with plenty of below cupboard space. --Emily Wolf
Editor's note: This is a reconditioned small appliance. Reconditioned generally means that the appliance has been returned to the manufacturer, so it may contain cosmetic blemishes. This item has a 90-day warranty.
