Conair - Cuisine Grind & Brew 10-Cup Coffeemaker

This is a fantastic grind and brew coffeemaker for the price. After comparing similar models at this price point, I decided to go with this unit and I would have to say it satisfied all my needs perfectly. Highly recommend.

I bought this coffeemaker to replace the Cuisinart I'd had for many years that developed a leak in the bottom tubing. I was going to buy another Cuisinart grind 'n' brew, because it brews a great pot of coffee from fresh-ground beans (a must have in my world), and it lasted many years before ever having an issue; however, then I came across the Conair grind 'n' brew coffeemaker for half the price, and I'm not usually one to pass up on a deal. For $50, I thought it was worth a try. What I didn't know was that the design of this coffee maker is exactly the same as the old Mellita grind 'n' brew machine I had before my Cuisinart (ie. the beans are ground right inside of a wire mesh basket strainer). The grinding mechanism is just a simple blade that spins at the bottom of the basket. This results in a very uneven grind---some very coarse, some dust---which results in a pot of coffee with a lot of ground coffee sediment. Something I remember of the old Mellita, which I didn't particularly like. I prefer a paper filtered coffee over the mesh strainer, because the ground coffee sediment makes the coffee overly bitter. Plus, a paper filter makes clean-up a snap. The Conair needs to be rinsed after each use. Also, the other reviewers are right, this coffeemaker does not produce a very hot pot of coffee. I find myself pre-warming the coffee mug to help retain the heat that the coffee does have from the pot. I like creamer in my coffee, in which case, it's better to start with a hotter cup of coffee, so that the creamer doesn't cool it down too much. The heat of the coffee may not matter as much to someone who takes their coffee black. If I had it to do over, I'd spend the extra $50 and buy the Cuisinart, even tho mine developed a leak over time ... it lasted much longer than I would expect a grind 'n' brew machine to last. If memory serves, the Mellita didn't last even 2 years before the grinding mechanism broke, so I will stick with this one until it breaks, and then replace it with a Cuisinart.

I have tried lots of coffee makers but none of them satisfied me. This coffee maker is a decent one. It can grind raw bean but I seldom used this function since the coffee made is not as good as ground coffee. The best taste is made with 4 scoops of ground coffee for 4 cups (push all 3 bottom buttons). When you pour down coffee into cups, detach the lid to avoid spilling out. It takes me more time to clean up the machine than other brand like Krups, Mr.Coffee or Delonghi. With the price I paid for this one, I would say it is about right.

I purchased this Conair coffee maker to replace another brand name probematic grind and brew. I have had the Conair for a few weeks so I can not comment on the durability but so far the Conair is a better machine. It is simpler to use. The carafe opens easily so that it can be cleaned. The brew basket removes and cleans easily as well. Nice display panel. The only negative is that beans do not grind finely so I have been adding a couple of extra scoops beans to compensate. Wish that the grind cycle were a bit longer or that the blades were sharper so that the grind would not be so course. Overall, excellent machine for the price.

I bought this because i'm on paleo diet and i need to drink decaf now, so need an additional coffee maker (wife won't switch to decaf). The grinder works pretty well, was pleasantly surprised. You can use pre-ground coffee as well. It make coffee well and the pot acts as a thermos for a while to keep the coffee warm. It never seems to be really hot, however. When I pour a cup of coffee from the pot, I microwave it for about 30 seconds to bring it up to temperature.

I purchased this coffeemaker on sale and it works quite well for me. It's an excellent value for the price. Other reviewers have complained that the coffee is not hot when brewed. I found that if I heat up the carafe with hot water before brewing, the coffee is quite hot. When I preheat the carafe, it keeps the coffee hot for about an hour. The grinder works well even though it's not a burr grinder. I found that if i put more that 10 tablespoons of coffee in the grinder, some of the coffee isn't ground completely. I usually don't use that much coffee so it's not a problem for me.

I have used this grind and brew for a couple of weeks so far. I am not sure why there are so many negative reviews. I am quite satisfied. I have ground my own beans separately for years and then brewed with a $100 Cuisinart coffee maker. This coffee maker has simplified the entire process and my coffee tastes the same. All the other grind and brews are typically much more expensive. I saw it as a $20 deal of the day and could not resist. Even the regular price seems reasonable.

Other reviewers have complained that the coffee isn't hot enough and the carafe doesn't keep it hot. I completely disagree. Maybe it's been improved recently, because I find the temperature is great. I've left it for three hours and it was still plenty hot. Every coffee maker is a little different, so there's a little bit of a learning curve to get it the way you like it. Be gentle with the lid latch; if it's like the old Melita, it may be weak. I hold the button down while closing so it doesn't 'snap' into place.