We Previously had a Keurig and wanted to upgrade to something that allows us to grind our own beans, but also use grounds. It is very easy to use and to clean. The grinder can be loud, but that’s expected. My only complaint is I feel the carafe does not keep the coffee hot for a long time
I always buy the grind and brew coffeemaker because it gives the choice of beans or reground. This is my 3rd Cuisinart coffee maker over the last 20 years and it is even better than ever. I would never buy the glass coffee pot because I have been known to drop a pot :( I ruined my first maker due to my own stupidity of placing it on a tray which filled with water once due to my own mistake . I bought this one because I didn't clean my last machine often enough. I use my Cuisinart coffeemaker every day!!!
This is the second Grind and Brew I have purchased and I absolutely love it. This one is easier to clean because the whole grind area can be removed. There is nothing better than fresh ground coffee
This is my third grind & brew over about 25 years. The only negative aspect is the loudness of the grinding process. But, the noise is worth having totally fresh ground coffee. Cleaning is also a bit more complicated and necessary than other coffee makers, but, again, it is a small inconvenience for great coffee every day.
We love the updated design. The coffee maker this one replaced was also a cuisinart grind and new we had it for almost 20 years. The quality of cuisinart is top notch and we love the brand. I hooe the quality of the products never goes down.
After many years of doing our own pour overs. We decided to once again return to the coffee maker; it has been great! Grinder does well, easy to clean, good coffee….and the process is easier….st lady.