The Cuisinart Grind & Brew Plus is designed to produce the ultimate filter coffee the integrated burr grinder grinds fresh coffee beans to extract the maximum flavour from the coffee. Fully automatic it can make up to 12 cups of coffee & is fully programmable so you can have fresh coffee waiting for you when you come down in the morning or ready to be poured after a dinner party. You can also choose the strength of your coffee mild medium or strong. The Grind & Brew Plus benefits from a double-wall insulated carafe which not only looks great but will keep coffee warm. A Grind Off button means that you can use pre-ground coffee if needed. Other great features include a permanent professional gold tone filter which will not distort the taste of your coffee & two charcoal filters to purify your water & stop the build up of lime scale. 3 Year guarantee. Unique all-in-one operation grinds fresh beans & makes filter coffee for coffee-shop flavour & aroma. Integrated burr plates grind fresh beans for ultimate flavour extraction. Strength control option for a strong medium or mild coffee Programmable timer for coffee just when you want it 4-12 cup selector controls the amount of coffee brewed.