Supreme Kitchen Coffee Grinder Automatic Burr Mill
Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at
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Cuisinart kitchen coffee grinder DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill
- Elegantly styled, heavy-duty, automatic coffee mill
- Burr grinding mechanism for uniform grounds and optimum flavor
- 18-position grind selector, from ultra fine to coarse
- Slide dial from 4 to 18 cups; capacious grounds chamber with lid
- Measures 6-3/4 by 9-3/4 by 5 inches; 18-month warranty
Elegant SS styling
A stylish grinder for the serious coffee buff, this Cuisinart Supreme Kitchen Coffee Grinder 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.
List Price: $ 90.00
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Good buy for the Price,
Don’t believe that ANY grinder in this price range will be the ultimate grinder for all your grinding needs. I read with amusement as some reviewers slammed this grinder for not grinding well enough to use with their espresso machines. I own this machine for use with my drip coffee maker only. I own a $500+ Mazzer Grinder for my espresso machine. The point being, that for the absolute consistent grind needed for use with espresso, you better be willing to step up significantly in price. That said, on to this grinder review.
Considering there are no decent blade grinders on the market – including those in the $25 price range, the best grinder to have is a burr grinder. Burr grinders do not create the heat that destroys the flavor of your beans and creates a more uniformed grind. Burr grinders do not produce the large “chunks” of beans in varying size that a blade grinder does. I have yet to see any missed “untouched” beans find their way past the burrs (as one reviewer claimed) and find that hard to believe, considering beans can only pass through the small space between the burrs and would thus be ground on their way through. You may get some bean smaller than your setting, but will not get anything larger than your setting.
As with any burr grinder under $200 this grinder does create some powder. It creates a lot of powder if you attempt to grind at its’ finest setting (called Turkish Coffee). For drip coffee makers though, a mid-range toward coarse setting doesn’t produce enough powder to be a concern when using paper filters in your coffee maker and a GOOD bean to start with. I sometimes wonder if the complaints of “bitterness” from some reviewers isn’t a problem with their bean choice or their water temperature. As a drinker of 100% Kona in my drip maker, I have yet to taste a bitter cup of coffee, even with the less than a tsp. of powder that is present in my freshly ground coffee.
Noisy? Yes, but no more noisy than some and less noisy than most in this price range. A grinder of this size will create noise, but unless you plan on grinding 24/7 that is to be expected. My guests are actually enthralled by the noise and the ability to watch fresh beans meet their demise (I hang with a morbid crowd) as the beans slowly disappear down the hopper. The timer is a nice touch if noise is a concern. The fact that you can turn it on, leave the room and return in a minute or two (avoiding the noise) to find the unit automatically shut off should make those with sensitive hearing happy.
This grinder has a decent weight to it, making it feel sturdy on your countertop. The S/S body also gives the appearance of a well built machine and makes it more stylish than your standard black plastic neoprene models being produced by other manufacturers. This is a solid, sturdy, and well built machine for this price.
If there are complaints that you should be warned about, it is the age old problem of static cling caused by the use of plastic for the grounds receiver. Cuisinart should have used glass to receive the grounds. I would have gladly paid an extra $3 on the final price in order to avoid dealing with the static cling found in every machine that uses plastic for this purpose. The other is the clean-up, if you are as anal as I am about coffee equipment. Again, the static cling is annoying, but I keep a slim painters brush nearby for the purpose of brushing out the chute and receiver which makes the task quick and easy. It loses a star for the static cling issues, but I guess every grinder in this price range has the same problem because they use plastic.
Overall, for under $50 this is a very good machine for the price.
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|Initial Reactions,
First, after checking the Amazon listings, I noticed a similar model (Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill). I’m not sure if this model is a newer version of that one–because they look awfully similar–but I did notice that some of the reactions to that other model are fitting for this one.
After my initial use, the first thing I noticed was that the grind (I used the lowest “coarse” setting) didn’t seem as consistent as I thought it would be, considering the point of using a burr grinder is to get a consistent grind. There was a fair amount of dust that came through, in other words.
For the price, I can’t say I expected it to be perfect, and honestly, this bit of coffee dust (maybe half a teaspoon)doesn’t much bother me. A common complaint for the other model is that the plastic hoppers attract the coffee dust due to static cling. This is also true here, but for me, not a problem.
Overall, I like the way this grinder works. Just realize going in that this is one of the cheapest (price-wise) burr grinders on the market, so you can’t expect it to function like a $400 model. If you’re just getting into grinding your own coffee and want to begin to experience the benefits of burr ground coffee and french presses, I’d say this is a great place to start.
If, however, you already own expensive coffee equipment (say, an expensive espresso maker for instance) you might want to spring for a higher quality burr grinder.
The other model had many people mentioning the motor dying after 6 or so months. Some customers said that it was due to a buildup of coffee dust between the hopper and grinders, and that after unscrewing the top and cleaning it out, the motor worked again.
I’ve only had my grinder one day, so I can’t comment on this yet. But I plan on updating this review periodically as I use my grinder.
Finally, a call for consumer support:
I am using this grinder with my French press, which needs a coarse grind of beans. I am testing the different settings (as there are about 5 or 6 “coarse” settings to choose from. I started on the low end of the coarse cycle.
My suggestion? If you get this machine, why not tell me, in the comment section, which setting works best for you with use of a french press. I will also update, once I’ve used all the settings, to tell you what I find in terms of the best setting.
UPDATE #1: I’ve now used all the coarsest settings except the very last (coarsest), and not surprisingly, the coarser the grind, the better the coffee when using a French Press. I’m sure other factors are coming into play, such as the amount of coffee I use, the temperature of the water, and the steeping time. But without a doubt, the coffee tastes much better than when I used to use a blade grinder.
I’m still experiencing a certain amount of “dust” with every batch I grind. Interestingly, the dust seems to clump up and stick to the edge of the container after being expelled. I’m not sure if this is common for everyone, or is possibly it has something to do with the quality of bean I’m using. But I’ll be sure to update once I use a different type of bean.
The good news is that when the dust clumps like this, it’s easy to brush away and avoid.
More Updates to come.
UPDATE #2: I decided to dial back the coarseness of my grind, so for french press I think I like the third to last coarseness setting the best. The machine continues to expel around half a teaspoon of coffee dust (clumped against the container) per grind, which I know most die-hards would find unacceptable, but for a novice like me, isn’t too bad.
I’ve taken to scooping the dust into a separate container to save. My guess is that for every one pound bag of coffee I grind, I may get enough dust saved to brew one drip pot of coffee. Sure, it won’t be as fresh, but it’s better than using it in the french press and getting more “sludge”, or throwing it away and wasting it.
I have also decided to change my initial 4-star rating to a 3-star. I still like the machine, but I do think the lack of grind uniformity and amount of dust is annoying. I reiterate: If you are a novice/just getting into grinding your own coffee, this machine is a good fit. But if you have expensive equipment (espresso machines, etc) spend the extra cash on a better grinder.
Update #3 (3/16/2010): I’ve had the machine nearly 3 months and it’s still working fine. No motor failure here. I do unscrew the top of the machine to clean excess dust from the burrs, which does cake on pretty thick after a while, and *might* be the cause of some of the reported motor failures.
One other thing I neglected to note is the counter top mess. It seems nearly impossible for me to grind some coffee without getting a bunch of…
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|Almost as good as I expected,
First off, the grind you get from a burr grinder is superior to a blade, hands down. This grinder makes a superbly uniform grind, and the fineness/coarseness is easily adjustable. For the price, this is an excellent burr grinder. Highly recommend it for your average coffee drinker. If you are grinding things finely, grinding spices or flavored coffees, or grinding lots of coffee, read on for important details.
I was a little disappointed with the plastic grind hopper. Burr grinders I have used in the past were glass, and while I didn’t think plastic would be a big deal, extremely fine grinds tend to ‘stick’ due to static electricity.
When doing longer grinds (for larger pots of coffee, etc) the motor really starts to sound strained. I’m worried that with heavy use over a few months I might have issues with it. If I do, I’ll update this review.
*most* of the grinder is very easy to clean… however, inside the base there are a couple of pieces out of reach, and really fine grinds tend to collect just inside the chute that dumps the grinds into the hopper. If you grind flavored coffees (or, in my case, fresh seed spices) and need to clean it, you might be a little frustrated.
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I got an iron, hehe. But then again, I was asked to choose between that and a coffee grinder. I chose the iron because I knew we would get a coffee grinder, regardless!!!! 
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It IS International Women's Day
I got an iron, hehe. But then again, I was asked to choose between that and a coffee grinder. I chose the iron because I knew we would get a coffee grinder, regardless!!!! 
(he did call maybe 3 times to ask, are you sure???) and next weekend I get a real live plant! Which I told Kolya I'd rather have then a rose or something that'll die in a few days… the plant I can look at forever!
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I just can't figure out the middle part.
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Pastor Burns, This is Day Eight and I feel Great !
Gone are the headaches that I had because my body was punishing me for the lack
of caffeine ! I am not a serious coffee addict. It became a habit to have a cup of
Coffee each Morning. I never thought that I would just drink a cup of hot water !
I have been trying to eat Beans ,Lentils and Brown Rice to provide my body with
Proteins and to have a full and satisfied feeling.
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Coming in the glass doors of Serious Coffee, I see my reflection walking toward me. ,
it's 60 grams from 1 plant?
Yes its a hoax the guys talking complete bull crap ha…… look at the state of the espresso coming through, far 2 long
Flax seed is probably the one “healthy” thing I do on a regular basis (just a quirk of mine:)). I bought an extra coffee grinder and grind it up fresh with that. I've even started adding it to my pancake mix and chocolate chip cookies. It seems to give the mix extra fluff and rise. I can't wait to get a bread maker like you have. One day…
Debbie
Pretzels (Snyder’s sticks, to be specific)
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Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill Reviews –
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