Cuisinart Coffee Grinders

Freshly-ground coffee vastly improves the flavor, and Cuisinart markets three coffee grinders: the DCG-20N Coffee Grinder, the DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder and the DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill (picture).

The authoritative Coffee Geek website has three reviews for Cuisinart grinders. The reviewer of the basic grinder awarded it 9.2 points (out of 10), with the conclusion: "At the high end of whirly-blade grinders for usability and value."

Two reviewers of the Supreme Grind model had radically different opinions. One awarded it 10 points and commented: "If you're looking for an affordable, stylish, well built, consistent grinder look no further."

The other gave it just 3.6 points and said: "Skip this, and spend a little more for a decent burr grinder."

Otherwise, online retail stores like Amazon.com carry hundreds of consumer reviews, and perusing these is certainly one of the best ways to learn about these products.

Here's an Amazon.com description of the Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill:

A stylish grinder for the serious coffee buff, this Cuisinart Supreme Grind automatic burr mill provides plenty of options and good results in an attractive and tidy structure. This makes it a great appliance for houses where coffee is a steady dietary staple and preferences vary from espresso to French drip. Outfitted with a heavy-duty motor, the machine has 18 grind settings ranging from fine to extra-coarse, which are controlled by a clearly marked, pleasantly clicking dial. Rotate the hopper to personal preference, and the machine does the rest, using burr plates for a highly uniform grind that protects bean oils and releases more flavor.

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