We get our coffee from a local business that roasts the beans himself. We get the beans a couple of days after they come out of his roaster. That combined with this coffee maker gives us the best coffee we have ever had anywhere!!    Prior to this unit we had the cheaper model with a blade grinder. This unit has the burr grinder and the carafe that is thermal. Coffee is very hot and stays that way for hours.  Ours sprung a leak after a year and a half, and it was covered under warranty. We had to pay shipping in both directions, but got a new unit.  Great coffee maker!!  If you like great coffee get one!!