Cuisinart DGB-650BC Grind-and-Brew Thermal 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Metal
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Model: DGB-650BC
Color: Brushed Metal
Product features:
- 10-Cup automatic coffeemaker with built-in automatic bean grinder
- Fully programmable with Auto shut off, Brew Pause, 1- to 4-Cup setting, and grind-off option for pre-ground coffee
- Double-wall thermal stainless-steel carafe keeps coffee hot and fresh
- Includes: Charcoal water filter and permanent gold tone filter ensures only the freshest coffee flavor flows through. Measuring scoop, instruction Booklet
- Measures 12 by 9-1/2 by 17-1/2 inches; 3-Year limited warranty
- Warrantech Repair Master Two (2) Year Extention Warranty for Appliances
- Warrantech Repair Master TOTAL five (5) Year protection Warranty for Appliances*A-RMAP5*
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart DGB-650BC Grind-and-Brew Thermal 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Metal
Customer Review: A Daily Hassle
Summary: 2 Stars
The way this works is a bit of a hassle and not smooth--you must measure & place the beans you want for each pot you're making, putting them into the partially disassembled top grinder unit - then assemble, add water, and close the top lid. Once done brewing, that 2 piece grinder assembly will be all fogged and moist so you have to take it apart, rinse and let dry before you use it again.
I expected it to work like my previous Capresso unit (6 years old, beginning to leak somewhere) - just add several days of beans to a reservoir and then forget the whole bean part of the coffee equation until refilling--just add water and keep the carafe clean with very occasional grinder cleaning (I cleaned my grinder less than 2x per year - yes, I'm a pig - but with the relative genius design of the Capresso, no moisture ever got to where the beans were kept/ground so the worst case was that some grindings would sit for a day before being pushed into the pot the next day).
I never imagined or read about how much more complicated and involved making coffee would be with this machine than what I'd gotten used to. Not that it's difficult in a technical sense but it's 2 extra non-trivial steps every day--measure the beans and disassemble/clean the grinder unit--these were steps I am not accustomed to and I think it's just poor design for what is otherwise a great $100 coffeemaker.
If i had it to do over, I'd have just bought a plain non-grinding maker ($50?) and a burr grinder ($25?) and you get the same thing with much less hassle (no need to disassemble and clean the grinder after it gets wet every day).
Once I get past my dismay of the hassle factor, I find that:
the machine looks nice
the thermal carafe is brilliant (keeps coffee warm and I assume uses far less energy over the course of the day).
the coffee tastes very good (maybe not quite as good as the previous machine which I assume is due to the grinder not being a burr grinder).
If you're someone who puts a high value on low hassle, I recommend you find a unit that provides a "bean reservoir" for several days worth of beans (and double check the operation to see that you don't have to take the grinder apart to clean after every usage). If you don't need a thermal carafe, there are several choices. If you want the thermal carafe, there are only perhaps 2-3 choices - including I think the more pricey 12 cup Cuisinart.
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Description of Cuisinart DGB-650BC Grind-and-Brew Thermal 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Metal
The easiest way to great coffee is the Cuisinart Grid and Brew. This 10-Cup coffeemaker automatically grinds the beans right before brewing to deliver the freshest coffee flavor and the thermal stainless steel carafe keeps it hot and fresh for hours at a time. It?s fully programmable with Auto shut off, 1-4 cup setting, Brew Pause, and a grind off feature for pre-ground coffee. The large control panel makes it easier than ever to enjoy a hot cup of coffee any time of day. Quick, easy delicious - great coffee is automatic with the Cuisinart Grind and Brew.Drip Coffee Machines
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