The Cuisinart Grind & Brew Automatic coffee machine grinds fresh coffee beans just before brewing. The filter coffee machine is fully automatic it can make up to twelve cups of coffee in just eight minutes & has a 24 hour programmable auto start function perfect for morning or after dinner coffee. There is a '' Grind Off'' button so you can also use pre-ground beans as well as a permanent professional gold-tone filter which will not distort the taste of your coffee.