Quick coffee-making lesson: coffee beans are sensitive creatures. They don’t like moisture or air, and ground coffee begins to degrade after only 2 days, no matter how carefully it's stored.

As a solution to the dilemma of finding a storage place for beans, counter space for a grinder, and counter space for a coffeemaker, Cuisinart has enhanced its reputation of practical, durable machines and come out with the DGB-700 Grind & Brew Auto. Coffee beans are stored in an airtight bean hopper; when you press the “brew” button, the right amount of beans is automatically ground, and brewing begins. You can even program it to automatically begin this “grind and brew” process up to 24 hours in advance.

Don’t worry about running out of beans, either – the DGB-700’s bean hopper holds a half-pound of beans, or enough for over 2 12-cup pots of coffee! This coffeemaker offers total convenience without sacrificing quality.