Cuisinart DGB-625BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Metal
- 12-cup automatic coffeemaker with built-in coffee-bean grinder
- Fully programmable; brew-pause function; 1- to 4-cup setting
- Grind-off option for using pre-ground coffee; 0-4-hour auto shut-off
- Glass carafe, gold-tone permanent filter, and charcoal water filter included
- Measures 12 by 9-4/5 by 17-1/2 inches; 3-year limited warranty
Product Description
The easiest way to great coffee is the Cuisinart Grid and Brew. This 12 cup coffeemaker automatically grinds the beans right before brewing to deliver the freshest coffee flavor and the streamlined design with brushed metal finish looks great in any kitchen. Fully programmable with a large control panel, it’s easier than ever to enjoy a hot cup of coffee any time of day. Simple, quick, easy delicious – great coffee is automatic with the Cuisinart Grind and Brew…. More >>
Cuisinart DGB-625BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Metal
I had an earlier version of the 10-cup Cuisinart Grind and Brew that lasted more than 3 years. It made an awesome pot of coffee. I read online reviews of this and similar grind and brews from Cuisinart that made me nervous that I wouldn’t get as good a product as I had last time. I looked closely at other brands and other versions of grind and brews and decided based on my own experience with the last one I bought, I’d give this model a shot. So far I have not had any problems that other people have mentioned. Yes, there are more parts to take apart, clean and put back together than a regular coffee maker. But the superior taste of the coffee you get from the grind and brew is absolutely worth the extra couple minutes of prep time it takes. Besides, I was used to it from the previous model I owned. So that is not an issue. I read other reviews about the hinge not closing or popping open during the brew cycle, or leaking. I have not had ANY of those issues. NOTE: One reviewer said to read ALL the instructions carefully and follow the directions and that’s what I did. Most important thing to remember here is you have to be sure to keep the handle of the gold filter basket facing the front of the coffee maker. Last – I saw some reviewers complain of the noise as it grinds the coffee beans. This version of the grind and brew is noticeably more quiet than the last one I had, so no issue there either. All in all, I am VERY glad I purchased this product. I love it!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is great, saves time in the morning if you want freshly brewed coffee from freshly ground beans. It is VERY loud as other reviewers have said, like a rocketship. But it’s easy to customize, you can choose how much coffee and how much water to achieve your desired strength. Warning though, you will go through a LOT of coffee beans. We used to exclusively use a french press, and now go through more than double the amount of whole beans we used to. We like our coffee strong, but a pound of coffee now only lasts about a week, where it used to last about a month. You’ll realize that you end up throwing out a lot of grounds for each cup of coffee. But overall, it saves us so much time over the french press that for us, it is worth it – we’ll just buy slightly cheaper whole beans from now on. Enjoy!
Rating: 4 / 5
I could care less about coffee but I bought this for my wife who loves coffee and she is thrilled with it so if she’s happy, so am I.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this for my boyfriend and I a couple months ago. It’s easy to program and easy to use. The grinder portion is loud, but for us it’s just kind of like an alarm clock. An alarm clock that gives you coffee, so much better than just beeping at you. I haven’t had any problems with the basket popping out like other people mentioned. Everything has worked seamless right out of the package and the carafe holds heat well.
I’ve found that filling that little teaspoon with a rounded amount of beans and putting in as many teaspoons as cups of water works well. It makes a good cup of coffee, not a stellar cup of coffee, but if you want to wake up to a good cup of coffee from fresh ground beans this is the product for you.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am very pleasantly surprised by this machine. It replaced a 3 year-old Cuisinart grind-and-brew that just stopped working one morning. I intended to buy one of the expensive burr-grinder models from Capresso when I found this one on clearance at a warehouse club for fifty dollars. I figured for a quarter of the price of the Capresso it was worth a shot – if I didn’t like it I could always take it back. I am so happy that I tried it!
Compared to my old Cuisinart this one is much, much quieter. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still loud, but it’s more like the sound of a truck driving by while my old one sounded like a jet engine taking off. I attribute the quietness to the much thicker grinding chamber on this model. I think it holds in place better, reducing the vibration noise. Maybe a burr grinder model would be quieter; I don’t know. The burr grinders I have used make noise at a lower frequency – so they sound different, but not necessarily quieter.
The coffee tastes great! The warming plate / glass carafe keeps the coffee hot enough for my taste. Might not be hot enough for some – I don’t like my coffee scalding hot. The grounds in the basket get well saturated during the brewing process, so you don’t have to use an excessive amount of coffee beans to get a strong pot.
The only drawback is the need to clean the machine after each use. I’m used to it, because my old Cuisinart was the same way, but I can see the attraction of a burr grinder model that you don’t have to constantly wash. The cleaning process is easy. Everything pops out easily and cleans up quickly, but there are several parts that have to be washed. The instructions say you can run the parts through the dishwasher, but when I did that with my old Cuisinart the plastic eventually developed a white residue that took a while to scrub off – so I’m not going to use the dishwasher with this model.
Overall I am very happy with this purchase. It is inexpensive, relatively quiet, has good programming features, and makes a good pot of coffee. Having a 12-cup capacity is great!
Rating: 5 / 5