Imagine waking up each morning to a hot pot of the freshest most aromatic coffee possible. It’s possible with the Cuisinart DGB – 550BK Automatic Grind and Brew. In a stainless steel and black housing this brewing machine will look sleek on your countertop and serve up a delicious cup. It automatically grinds whole beans just before brewing so you get the freshest pot of coffee possible. With 24-hour programmability you can have the coffee brewed and waiting for you when you wake up. There is a brew pause feature that lets you enjoy a cup before the machine is done brewing and you can set it to brew one to four cups if you don’t need a full carafe. Additional features include an adjustable automatic shutoff from 0 to 4 hours for added safety and a grind off feature for those times when you’re using pre-ground beans.This 12-cup glass carafe equals out to 5 ounces each cup. It has an ergonomic handle and dripless spout for easy pouring and a knuckle guard for safety. A charcoal water filter removes impurities so you’ll get a clean fresh pot with every brew. The gold-tone commercial filter will be great pot after pot keeping the grounds where they belong. Enjoy easy cleaning thanks to the separate grinder chamber and filter area.About CuisinartOne of the most recognized names in cookware and kitchen products Cuisinart first became popular when introduced to the public by culinary experts Julia Child and James Beard. In 1973 the Cuisinart food processor revolutionized the way we create fine food and healthy dishes and since that time Cuisinart has continued its path of innovation. Under management by the Conair Corporation since 1989 Cuisinart is a universally celebrated name in kitchens across the globe. With a full-service product line including bakeware blenders coffeemakers cookware countertop appliances kitchen tools and much much more Cuisinart products are preferred by chefs and loved by consumers for durability ease of use superior quality and style.