CUISINART Espresso Grinder, Electrical Burr One-Contact Computerized Grinder with18-Place Grind Selector, Stainless Metal, DBM-8P1

Best I have tried in this price range (updated 12/2013)
12/31/2013Updating again, as this has been in use (daily) for over 2 years now, outlasting both the Krups and Capresso, and its’ warranty. If I needed to replace it tomorrow I would but another as it is the best of the 3 I have used and outlasted the others by a wide margin. Thus far it has cost me roughly $10/ year vs. the $100/ year that the Krups and Capresso cost (given their limited lifetimes). I am sufficiently impressed with this and the Cuisinart SM-55BC 5-1/2-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, Brushed Chrome (mine is black) that I have replaced most of the appliances in my kitchen with Cuisinart, and coming from a hard-nosed consumer who is not typically a brand buyer, that says something! Highly recommended as a very functional, solid and reliable piece of equipment at a great price.original review (now 2 years old) appears below———————————————————————-Now that I have been using this for close to a year, I am adding an update to note that it has continued to work flawlessly. Given that the Krups lasted less than a year, and the Capresso had intermittent problems from about that point, I can say unequivocally that this is the best of the lot! At it’s currently listed price (between $34-49 depending on seller) it also costs roughly half of what I paid for the others! If it wasn’t humming along so smoothly, I’d buy another as a back-up at this price. I am very glad I do not need to 🙂 🙂 The Cuisinart tops the others in this range not only in performance, but reliability and durability too! After a bad experience with one of their high-end blenders, this brand has completely won me back with the performance of their burr grinder and stand mixer Cuisinart SM-70BC 7-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, Brushed Chrome Highly recommended.Full review appears below————————————————————————- I am writing this review, as this is now the third burr grinder I have purchased in as many years 🙁 My first, the Krups Krups GVX212 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder with grind and cup selection, Black and stainless steel I purchased because of good experience with their blade grinders. It was an expensive mistake! As a grinder it was so-so, and also quite expensive ($74 at the time of purchase, here). It lasted one year (which is what made it such an expensive purchase).The second Burr grinder I bought was the Capresso Capresso 464.05 CoffeeTeam GS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker with Conical Burr Grinder which had received good reviews on “coffee geek” (at least, good for this price range). As at least one other reviewer noted, this is the low end for Burr grinders. The highest quality go for 4-20x the cost. In terms of functionality, the Capresso was fairly similar to the Krups. It did however, cost less and last longer.I have just been using the Cuisinart for a few weeks (and so can not comment on longevity) but I am finding the performance superior to either of the other 2: The grind is more consistent, control of the grind is better (that is, turning the knob from medium to fine gives you a corresponding change in the grind. With the other 2 the correspondence was inconsistent. This is the only 1 of the 3 which did not clog when used with fresh oily beans!Yes, there is some static cling. You’ll get that on any grinder which has a plastic collector (and I believe the only sub-$200 grinder which has a glass collector is the Bodum… which is likely next on my list if this one gives out {and I hope it doesn’t}.Contrary to what another reviewer said, uniformity of the grind is not the only or even primary reason to buy a burr grinder. Better coffee is, and that better coffee is achieved not only by getting a consistent grind of the right size, but also by using a grinder with a motor powerful enough that it will not overheat and burn the coffee, producing a bitter brew.Thus far I am very happy with the Cuisinart. It bests the other 2 burr grinders which I have owned (and it is sad that I have had to purchase 3 in 3 years!!).After a disappointing experience with their blender, this company has been winning me back little by little. I have bought 2 Cuisinart appliances this year (this and the stand mixer Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, White which I believe to be best in class (at least my personal experience has proven so).All that said I will just hope this holds up… but as of this writing, it is the best of the 3 in terms of performance, and the company provides the longest warranty (by just 6 months… but having had my Krups last just 1 year… well, that is significant!)

This supplier to date has not replaced the product. Amazing isn’t it?Product is defective, used and inoperable. Company refuses to repair/replace. 110 volts a big problem also.Suppliers further response…”Sorry. Your return or replacement timeline has passed away, I am soo sorry I cant help you any further”

Éste molino lo compré después de haber visto varios videos en YT, me convenció y les cuento mi experiencia después de 4 meses con él.Puntos a favor:Excelente construcción, cuenta con partes de plástico pero el cuerpo del molino es macizo y de buenos materiales.Es fácil de usar y no requiere mucho mantenimiento.El molido es mucho más consistente que con los molinos en forma cilíndrica de $400 pesos.Puntos en contra:El sonido es considerable y compite con una liquadora.El recipiente donde se desposita el café se rayó en la primera lavada, es de esos plásticos que se rayan fácilmente como el de los acabado tipo negro piano.No puedes moler cafés con muchos aceites (tueste oscuro). Yo lo comencé a utilizar con los cafés de la marca Kirkland que compro directamente desde la página de Costco y al moler un depósito completo (250 gramos) terminaba saturado y hacia que el café al final se moliera muy fino de estar forma le quitaba consistencia en cuanto a grosor. Y la limpieza al usar ésta marca de café en específico tenía que ser rigurosa debido a todo el café atorado por la gran cantidad de aceites.¿Por qué me gustó?Al utilizarlo con una marca de café diferente (SF Bay Coffee) y con un tueste mediano, el molino funcionó de maravilla aunque todavía tengo un poco el problema de la estática. Para ello mezclo 5 gotitas de agua en el depósito lleno y revuelvo el café para darle humedad, también recomendaría poner papel aluminio en la tapa y en una pared del depósito para tratar de eliminar la mayor cantidad de estática y obtener un mejor molido.Creo que no es apto para otros métodos de café pero sí eres alguien (como yo) que se levanta a las 5 de la mañana y quieres tener un café delicioso al usar una máquina de goteo, entonces te recomendaría mucho éste molino. Sí gustas usarlo para espresso, te recomendaría uno de Baratza o el modelo mucho más caro de Cuisinart que tiene pantalla y sí utilizas Hario V60, Prensa Francesa o Aeropress, te recomendaría comprar el molino manual Hario Skerton Pro.RecomendacionesCompra palillos para brochetas y una brocha para pintar pequeña, corta las puntas como 1/3 (para mayor firmeza). Con el palillo para brochetas quito todo el café acumulado donde está la aspa y termino de retirar los pequeños restos con la brocha. Te recomiendo realizar éste proceso 1 vez a la semana o cada que muelas un depósito de café completo. Yo no he tenido la necesidad de utilizar arroz precocido para limpiarlo (como se recomienda en varios lados), creo que mi método es más sencillo y sin desperdiciar arroz. Jamás he tenido aromas o sabores rancios.