Cuisinart DGB-300BK Automatic Grind & Brew 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Model: DGB-300BK
Color: Black
Product features:
- Automatically grinds and brews coffee
- Brew-pause feature for pouring a cup midbrew
- Brews up to 10 cups of coffee at once, with a 1- to 4-cup setting
- Includes scoop with brush and coffee-filter sample set
- Measures 16 by 12 by 12 inches; 3-year limited warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart DGB-300BK Automatic Grind & Brew 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
Customer Review: Forget the Grinder - Use as a Regular Coffee Maker
Summary: 5 Stars
The bottom line is that this coffee maker makes OUTSTANDING tasting coffee (and that is the ultimate goal, right?). 10 years ago, I got one of these (in white) as a wedding present [serial number 321]. I soon discovered what a pain it was cleaning the grinder, etc., so I quit using the grinder part, and ground my beans in a separate grinder. What I discovered was that this coffee maker, for whatever reason (maybe the so-called "coffee bar flavor" system?) made really good FULL flavored coffee. As the years went on, stuff stopped working on it (the grinder and warming plate), but the coffee continued to be great. Eventually, I had to unplug it at night in order for it to work at all in the morning. Otherwise, it simply would not turn on. Once I discovered this, I kept it going for another year or so. In the mean time, I bought 2 highly recommended coffee makers. A Cuisinart DCC1200 (I think that was the model number), and a Capresso MT500. They both looked fantastic, but for whatever reason, would not brew strong full flavored enough coffee. I did side by side comparisons, using exact same amount of my bold Trader Joes coffee, exact same amount of water, exact same grind. The old Cuisinart always won, hands down. Some how the shower head design is able to extract more flavor. The used grounds are concentrated at the bottom of the filter (I user paper - gold tone filter makes weaker coffee), unlike the other makers, where the grounds seemed to "bloom" all over the place and rose almost to the top of the filer. Anyways, today, I was at Macy's and noticed they are still selling this (in black), even though Cuisinart web site says this is a long discontinued model. So, I bought one (cheap!!), and tried it out. I immediately pressed the Grinder off button [I will never use it again] and made coffee. Lo and behold, same fantastic flavor (only about 15 degrees hotter - gets up to about 182 degrees). I am a happy camper.
Description of Cuisinart DGB-300BK Automatic Grind & Brew 10-Cup Coffeemaker, Black
Cuisinart DGB-300BK 10 cup coffee maker, black. Freshly ground coffee: The coffeemaker lets you grind your favorite coffee beans and then automatically puts the grounds into the filter to brew. Fully programmable with an easy to read LCD display for auto-on function and variable heater plate setting. Great Taste: The coffee bar flavor system is the same special brewing system found in commercial coffeemakers. Simply set the number of cups being brewed, for coffee bar flavor at home. Long lasting taste: The Taste KeeperTM lid is designed to minimize oxygen flow into the carafe so coffee stays fresher, longer. Express Coffee: The brew pause feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before brewing has finished. Consistent Flavor: The 1-4 cup setting allows you to make only a cup or two without altering the flavor of the brew. Variable automatic shutoff, self clean setting with time to clean monitor, grind off function, 1-4 cup setting, large LCD clock, cord storage, and 3-year limited warranty.For coffee that's as fresh as the neighborhood coffee shop, but served at home, try Cuisinart's Automatic Grind and Brew coffeemaker. It makes it easy to enjoy fresh coffee with the utmost convenience--ground whole-bean coffee pours directly into the filter basket at a pre-set time for instant brewing. The maker does all the thinking, with a range of programmable features: set the machine to grind and brew at exactly the right time, predetermine the coffee's temperature, and program the machine to turn off a half-hour later.
Other features take the guess work out of coffeemaking as well: the flavor setting ensures the optimal amount of water is used for a rich, aromatic taste and no acidity or bitterness, and the large easy-view water window makes sure the right amount of water is added. A self-clean feature lets you know when calcium buildup is interfering with the machine's operation; turn on the self-clean cycle to make quick work of grime. Daily cleaning of the machine is somewhat involved since all individual parts must be removed, so prepare for slightly longer clean up in exchange for time-saving upfront.
Two additional caveats: The grinder is noisy, as most grinders are, and cannot be turned off midgrind. And the coffee bar is taller than average coffee machines, so make sure you have a spot for it with plenty of below cupboard space. --Emily Wolf
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