[Cuisinart Automatic Burr Mill - Stainless Steel - DBM-8P1: 18 Settings, Electric Coffee Grinder, 32 Cup Capacity, Safety Interlock : Target](https://www.target.com/p/cuisinart-automatic-burr-mill-stainless-steel-dbm-8p1/-/A-21401591?store=1239&TCID=PDS-11189486397&gclid=83fa3824a2f61da7357a520c974a8e26&gclsrc=3p.ds&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&msclkid=83fa3824a2f61da7357a520c974a8e26)
we like this one. we've had one die on us, but this last one we've had for over a year.
The flat burr Cuisinart is considered a false burr grinder. If it's the same one I'm thinking of, I had it too. It died in under 3 years of light use. I've replaced it with a conical burr grinder and it's much better.
Nope, not worth switching to that grinder. You keep (or maybe gain) noise and lose countertop space for no real benefit in flavor. It also happens to be "featured" in this article, too: [https://prima-coffee.com/learn/article/grinder-basics/learn-whats-deal-false-burrs/32642](https://prima-coffee.com/learn/article/grinder-basics/learn-whats-deal-false-burrs/32642)
If you can manage it, you can order an entry-level hand grinder. Modern versions have sharp steel burrs and sturdy driveshaft supports with steel ball bearings, and can get very good particle consistency for the money (rivaling electric grinders $200 or more).
What's wrong w/ Cuisinart DBM-8P115-position burr-grinder? I set mine @ position-4 for drip coffee. When it's set @ position-1 the grounds are almost confectioner sugar fineness.
My lovely husband got me a Cuisinart automatic burr and grind machine almost 5 years ago, for my first Mother’s Day, and the grinder has just given up the ghost - just in time for Daylight Saving Time to end 😅.
I drink a couple of cups of strong dark roast every morning, and also love the occasional latte or cappuccino when out, but would definitely drink them more often if I had a setup at home.
My husband has offered to get me a new machine for my birthday/Christmas, and we are wondering if there’s a highly rated machine under $700 that can do all the things I want- built in grinder, good quality drip coffee, and so lattes and cappuccinos. I don’t like the pods because of all the trash they produce, but I am aware there are recyclable versions. Any suggestions? He was looking at a Ninja but the coffee expert video we watched on YouTube gave it a poor review for the drip coffee quality. Do I need to suck it up and make room for two machines on my kitchen counter?
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