Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Model: DCG-12BC
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Brushed stainless-steel housing; 90-gram gapacity--enough for 18 cups
- Heavy-duty motor and stainless steel blade assembly; On/Off switch with safety interlock
- Measurement markings; transparent cover
- Storage lid; cord storage; dishwasher-safe stainless-steel bowl
- Lid allows for extra coffee to be stored in grinding bowl
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder
Customer Review: Surprised by the poor reviews - I like it, BUT I use mine for grinding spices
Summary: 4 Stars
I have 4 coffee grinders in my kitchen. Historically I've always had one for coffee and another for grinding spices (another common, great use for them). I primarily use this cuisinart grinder for spices and for that application it works pretty well. However, I can't really say that it works better than any others. The one advantage is that it is easier to clean. Below is my summary of the 4 different grinders I own and the differences:
I currently own a Braun Braun KSM2-WH Aromatic Coffee Grinder, White, White, a HD designs (which is a cheapy brand from Target or Fred Meyers), this fancy looking Cuisinart , and a Bodum Bodum Bistro Electric Blade Grinder, Black. For the most part they all do the same thing and have only minor differences which I will describe below:
Primary differences:
The Cuisinart blade actually has a sharpness similar to a knife. I thought this might make it better for grinding spices, which is what I use it for. It may actually grind them up faster, but for the most part the end product is pretty much the same. The other difference is that the blade sits higher in the bowl than the other grinders. The drawback to this is that if you want to grind a small bit of spice, the blade may be sitting above and you have to jiggle it a bit for the spices to make contact. For coffee I don't see that the higher blade has any downside.
The Braun looks and operates almost identical to the cheapy HD designs grinder. For the most part these two grinders are identical with only minor differences, such as the ability to wrap the cord around the Braun for storage. both operate equally well.
The Bodum operates pretty much like the others. The blade is lower in the bowl than all the rest, which would be good for spices, but not really any difference for coffee beans that I can tell. The main difference with the Bodum is that the cord is much shorter at 6 inches, so it needs to sit really close to the plug. The cord wraps up underneath for storage, and in my opinion the Bodum grinder is attractive looking. I have the black one.
One is easier to clean than the rest:
If you clean your grinder between grindings I will say that the Cuisinart is the easiest to clean because the bowl is separate from the main housing and is essentially one stainless steel piece. Plus with the blades higher you can get underneath them better. The other units all set the bowls within the plastic housing, so there is a seam where the bowl meets the housing where coffee, spices, etc. can get stuck. If you were to use one grinder for both coffee and spices you may end up with spicy coffee or coffee tasting spices since it's much harder to clean the tiny grinds out of that seam area. However, if you're not doing both then it doesn't really matter.
All pretty much the same with minor differences:
I honestly can't say that there is much performance difference between any of them. Unless you're going to grind spices and coffee in the same grinder I would suggest you buy your grinder based on how it looks, since they all operate the same and produce the same end product. However if you are grinding both coffee and spices in the same unit then go with the Cuisinart.
Summary: Works well but not any better or worse than other brands I've used. May be better than other grinders if you are going to grind both spices and coffee as it's easier to clean so the coffee and spices won't contaminate each other during the grind.
Description of Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder
The Grind Central Coffee Grinder features a brushed stainless steel housing%2C and removable stainless bowl and blade assembly%2E With a 90%2Dgram capacity and Measurement Markings%2C you can efficiently measure and grind the exact quantity of coffee beans you need %2D for up to 18 cups at once%21Operating at low heat to preserve flavor and aroma, this big, sleek coffee grinder can handle a whopping 90 grams of beans at once, enough for 18 cups, and it grinds spices at well. State of the art from its safety shutoff to its stainless-steel blade to its wraparound power cord, the grinder lends a modern look to any countertop. --Fred Brack
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