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The Custom Grind & Brew isn’t as compact as most single-serve coffee makers, but it is just as user-friendly. For starters, it has an intuitive control panel with only three buttons: Brew, Strength, ...

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This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Guide to Coffee, a two-week focus on everything coffee, from the best methods for brewing it to the best machines to do so and the accessories and gear you ...