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Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Coffee Maker Review

peachy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:42:07 +0000

Cuisinart is regarded as one of the premium brands of kitchen appliances and its coffeemakers are no exception. The Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Coffee Maker has preset settings that lets you simply pour the coffee beans into the grinder and set it at the time you whenever you want your coffee ready.

This is perfect for those who want to save their time while still getting to enjoy their favorite cup of coffee any time of the day. This unit also has a disposable charcoal filter that eliminates chlorine taste and odor from tap water which improves the flavor and aroma of your coffee.

You also have the choice to use paper filters or a gold filter basket – whichever is more convenient for you. This coffee maker sells starting from $105.

Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Coffee Maker Review Specifications:

Weight: 12 pounds
Dimensions: 18 x 12 x 11 inches
Brew-pause for mid-brew pour
Charcoal filter
Grinder removes for easy clean-up
Double-wall insulated thermal carafe
Made of brushed stainless steel
Warranty: 3-year warranty

Auto Grind and Brew Feature
For those who want a fresh cup of coffee every morning without having to get up early just to make it, this coffeemaker comes with an auto grind and brew feature that lets you pre-set the machine to brew at a later time. Simply put the coffee beans into the coffeemaker and set it at the time you want the coffee to be ready and it will be ready for you when you want it.

Thermal Carafe
This coffeemaker features a thermal carafe that preheats the machine and keeps the coffee as hot as you want it to be. It also maintains this temperature for longer unlike other coffeemakers made from plastic which cools down after a while.

Charcoal Filter
Definitely one of the pluses for this machine is its charcoal filter that eliminates the odor and taste of chlorine from your water. This makes the flavor and aroma of your coffee richer, making for a great coffee experience.

Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Coffee Maker At A Glance…

Pros:

Auto grind-and-brew
Charcoal filter
Thermal carafe with autoseal

Cons:

Can be noisy

Most people want a cup of coffee in the morning but find that having to wake up just to prepare it can be a hassle and takes away extra sleeping time. The Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Coffee Maker is perfect for this dilemma as it lets users preset their coffee to brew at a later time.

This is the features that most users love about this product but some complain about the machine’s noise when grinding. However, this can be a minor annoyance compared to the great value for money that this coffeemaker gives to its users, making it a very good purchase.

Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Coffee Maker Review is a post from: Coffee Maker Reviews

Capresso TS CoffeeTeam 10-Cup Digital Coffee Maker Review

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:55:32 +0000

The Capresso CoffeeTeam TS is a fully programmable 10-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker/Conical Burr Grinder Combination. Professional, solid-steel conical burrs have 5 grinder settings from coarse to fine for adjustable coffee strength.

Capresso TS CoffeeTEam Specifications:

Capacity: 10 cups
Color: Black and Silver
Height: 15.5 inches
Length: 9.5 inches
Depth: 9.8 inches
Weight: 10 lbs.
Included accessories: Charcoal water filter
Warranty: 1 year

The Digital Control Panel of the CoffeeTeam TS has an easy to read illuminated LCD display, Programmable Clock/Timer, 5 programmable brew amounts for 2-10 cups, and 3 programmable coffee strength settings; mild, medium and strong. There are 2 Mode settings: Grind/Brew – for grinding programmed amount of whole beans directly into the Gold Tone Filter, then automatically starts the brew process and Brew – push the filter release button to open the swing out filter holder, add ground coffee without using the grinder. The Charcoal water filtration removes up to 82% of chlorine and other impurities from tap water. The filter holder and one charcoal filter are included. This coffee machine features clock and timer, 2-hour safety shut-off, Drip Stop and Stop-and-Serve, nonstick coated warming plate and 900 watts, 200-degree brew temperature.

The slow burr grinding imparts minimal heat, preserving more aroma and flavor. There is a 6-ounce capacity bean container and a see-through window that allows you to check that ground coffee flows smoothly into the filter holder. There is a detachable see-through cover for easy cleaning of the grinder channel.

Unlike other grind and brew coffee makers, the Capresso CoffeeTeam TS separates the grinder and brewer keeping moisture away from the grinder. Just before brewing, the grinder is automatically sealed off to keep steam and moisture away from the conical burrs.

What’s great about Capresso 465.05 CoffeeTeam TS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder and Thermal Carafe is that the 3 programmable strength settings allow you to choose the strength level that you prefer. Your coffee can be mild, medium and strong. This feature is very beneficial for those households with more than one coffee drinker. Sometimes, one family member wants a kick from a strong cup of coffee, others want their coffee mild or medium. Other coffee machine brands or models usually offer one taste and one strength level only.

Capresso TS CoffeeTeam at a glance…

Pros:

Programmable coffee strength
Brewer is separated from grinder to keep the steam away
Makes flavorful hot coffee

Cons:

Expensive

Overall, the Capresso TS Coffee Team that grinds and brews coffee and gives you coffee strength options – mild, medium and strong.

Capresso TS CoffeeTeam 10-Cup Digital Coffee Maker Review is a post from: Coffee Maker Reviews

Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffee Maker Review

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:38:20 +0000

Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind & Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker w/ Decalcifier is a fully programmable coffeemaker with a burr grinder for superior coffee. The special burr grinder grinds the coffee without influencing the integrity of the bean, so the true flavor is maintained. The sealable bean hopper holds up to a half-pound of beans, and the strength selector and the grind control functions fine-tune intensity and volume.

Cuisinart DGB-700 Specifications:

Color: Brushed chrome and black
Capacity: 12 cups
Height: 16.25 inches
Length: 8.44 inches
Depth: 10.66 inches
Weight: 11.9 lbs.
Warranty: 3-year limited

You can easily brew 12 cups of coffee with the fully programmable feature of Cuisinart Grind and Brew Coffeemaker. The unit has a built-in burr grinder which automatically grinds beans right before brewing, and its grind-control function makes it easy to program the amount of coffee to grind from 2 to 12 cups. Its strength selector feature allows you to choose from strong, medium, or mild coffee.

Additional features are adjustable automatic shutoff (from zero to four hours), a grind-off option, and an integrated 2- to 4-cup feature, as well as a Gold tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter to remove impurities, and a brew-pause function for sneaking a cup midbrew. The warming plate works well and defaults to a 2-hour delay before shutoff. Keeps the coffee good and hot.

Some customers had issues with the coarse grinding. Since the grind is coarse, you need to double the amount of the coffee beans. Increase in bean consumption means spending more money.

Another issue would be the design of the carafe. The spout is too small and you can barely get a stream of coffee coming out. It takes quite a while to fill up a cup of coffee. To make things worse, you have to take the lid off the carafe to get the last remaining cup of coffee.

The filter hopper pops open occasionally during the brewing cycle and hot water bursts all over the counter.

Cuisinart DGB-700BC at a glance…

Pros:

Great coffee
Reasonable price
Easy to clean
Easy to use

Cons:

Carafe drips when pouring
Grind is coarse
Uses twice as much coffee beans

Overall, the Cuisinart Grind and Brew Coffeemaker that’s easy to use, easy to clean, makes great coffee for a reasonable price.

Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffee Maker Review is a post from: Coffee Maker Reviews