Tired of dishing out $5-$7 every day for the cup of fresh testing coffee? Here a secret, the coffee house uses the same beans, the same roasting process and same water that you do at home. The difference isn't the process of making the coffee or the coffee itself. In fact the only difference is the handling of the coffee, they grind the beans and brew immediately when you order as compare to using grounds that were bulk processed a long time ago (up to 9 months is considered acceptable by a major brand who claim they are the best part of the morning). So why does this matter and why not just run out and get a grinder. There are a few key reasons why you would want to have a grind and brew machine like the ones in the coffee houses instead of just a regular coffee pot and a separate grinder.

First of all we need to address the age old debate of which process of brewing is best. Actually no we don't, see grind and brew machines are available in all the popular styles of brewing. So for all of you fanatics out there who are dead set that slow drip, French press, or percolator are the best and only real choice for brewing you need not worry you can take advantage of grind and brew just as well as the automatic drip and high pressure folks.

What exactly is dead coffee you might ask and why does it make a difference to your cup? Simply put when coffee is ground it starts immediately to undergo a chemical change. This change is simple enough to understand. What makes coffee become coffee is the releasing of oils and other substances into the water that flows over the grounds. These oils are the main flavor releasers. There are a lot of different oils in coffee and they all undergo changes in different ways but the most important ones change quickly from a substance that is easily able to be involved in the brewing process to a waxy substance that is very difficult to melt under normal brewing methods. This change happens in as little as 12 hours and after those oils are out of the picture you have a coffee brew that has lost up to 80% of its total flavor, i.e. "Dead" coffee. A grind and brew machine can help you cure your life of dead coffee by letting you have grounds that are being brewed only minutes after they are created from the beans. This is why coffee house coffee is so good, it has nothing to do with the little goddess on the logo blessing the beans or the "fresh mountain water" (out of the regular city supply you use) that gave life to the giant moose on the wall before it was stuffed. It also has nothing to do with the "skill" of the 17 year old behind the counter who last week was asking if you wanted fries with that at the place across the street. It has to do with the fact that they are serving "live" coffee; In other words, fresh ground and immediately brewed with all the oils intact.

So why not just buy a coffee? Most of the coffee grinders that are on the market today have weak motors that over heat and strip out within a few months' time. They are very small in size and thus cannot handle the large volume of making more than a couple of cups. This makes them useless for heavy drinker or large groups drinking the brew. They also have no finite control for the grind in most cases just a simple on and off function. On the other hand a grind and brew machine has the capability to have a much bigger and significantly more powerful motor. The grind is able to be adjusted to a wide range of pre-set grinds that are most popular in the US and Canada, and they can have a personal preference grind set. They also have the capacity to handle enough whole raw beans to accommodate the full serving capacity of the machine in one grind cycle.

They also offer the advantage of being able to utilize the machines set it and forget it features to enable automatic brewing of the coffee as well as grinding the beans this is very important since most people complain that in order to take advantage of their coffee machines automatic features they have to sacrifice some of the quality of their fresh ground coffee by grinding it the night before. This allows the beans to "dry out" as mentioned earlier and lose their flavor. Having a grind and brew machine eliminates this problem.

It is very easy to find a Grind and brew machine that will fit your needs no matter what kind of coffee drinker you are. These machines are available in all sizes and all styles. You can get a grind and brew for only a small amount more than buying both a coffee machine and grinder separately but the extra expense is worth it.

While the most popular design styles for these machines are black and chrome there are a large variety of color and style options available with most of the major manufacturers. Some come in vibrant colors while others are very artistic and sleek with graceful curves intricate detailing.

Some of the most popular brands of grind and brew machines are Cuisinart, DeLonghi, Krups, Bosh, Jura Capresso. These top manufacturers are making grind and brews in a large selection of models and abroad range of features. They can be had in prices ranging from $99-$300 depending on what you are wanting out of the machine.

Grind and brew coffee makers are an ideal choice for the coffee lover who wants to get the most out of their coffee experience. These machines are a great convenience that offer you the possibility of having coffee house quality in your own home any time you want it. They are definitely worth the extra expense and make for a damn good cup of coffee.

Sue Ann Nivens is a serious coffee lover, she is just crazy for the bean and loves to discuss coffee in its many forms and varieties with lots of new friends, especially over a fresh cup. She is a contributing writer to several coffee blogs and journals. She is excited about a new site that offers Grind and Brew Coffee Makers Reviews , and invites you to have a look as well.