Cuisinart DBM-8 Review

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This page is part of a larger ConsumerSearch report on Coffee Grinders which includes more reviews, analysis and a summary of the top-rated models.

What the Reviewers Like:
Owners say the 18 grind options of the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind allows them to customize the grind, from course to Turkish to espresso. This model is very inexpensive for a burr grinder, which normally cost more than $100.

What The Reviewers Don't Like:
Owners say the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind isn't capable of grinding finely enough for espresso-maker use. They also note the burrs can wear down within a year or two.

Cuisinart DBM-8 review highlights

We read the best reviews of the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind at Amazon.com, where it has accumulated more than 200 reviews. Nearly 50 reviews have been posted to Epinions, and we also found reviews at CoffeeGeek.com, a coffee enthusiasts' website where reviews tend to be long and detailed but helpful to espresso buffs.

Owners and experts have mixed reviews about the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill. Many owners say it's loud and grinds very inconsistently, with grounds sometimes jamming the opening above the dispenser. A number of owners say this grinder is short-lived as some parts wear out after only a year. According to some reviews, the Capresso 560.01 Infinity burr grinder (*est. $90) is a better value.

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Cuisinart DBM-8 Reviews

*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Amazon.com
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Reviews
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More than 200 reviews of the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind have been posted to Amazon.com. Reviews are mixed: Some owners say it's consistent and efficient while others say it grinds coffee to a very fine powder; some say it's short-lived while others have grinders still going strong after two years. One common complaint is the noise the grinder makes.

2. Epinions
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Reviews
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Approximately 50 reviews of the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind have been posted at Epinions, earning the coffee grinder 3 out of 5 stars. Some reviews say the Supreme Grind is attractive and efficient, while others say it's very loud and messy.

3. CoffeeGeek.com
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Reviews
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More than 12 owners have posted reviews of the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind at CoffeeGeek.com, where the coffee grinder rates 6 out of 10 stars. Owners say it's not capable of grinding coffee for espresso maker use and even for regular coffee makers, the grounds are inconsistent. Reviews reveal you should consider purchasing a more reliable burr grinder.

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