DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinder
by DeLonghi America, Inc
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: DeLonghi America, IncBrand: DeLonghi
Model: DCG59
Product features:
- Burr grinder creates a consistent grind with less heat than blade grinders
- 8 settings, from extra fine to coarse
- Exclusive tablespoon timer grinds exactly the amount of coffee needed
- Removable 3-1/2-ounce grinds holder with tight lid can be used for storage
- 85-watt motor works efficiently and without excess noise
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinder
Customer Review: Great coffee!!
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I would probably be considered coffee addicts; over the years we have refined our appreciation for "Heaven's Brew" to focus on quality rather than quantity. We like a rather strong, dark, rich but non-acidic, non-bitter cup to get our hearts started in the a.m., and to get there we found we had to grind our own. The blade grinders were OK, but you had to be careful or the coffee would be too fine, too coarse or just plain bitter from the heat of the blades. This grinder looked cool, so we decided to try it, and here's what we found:1.) It's easy to get the perfect, uniform grind every time with the adjustable grind selection from superfine to extra coarse.
2.) The automatic timer (based on how many cups you'd like to brew) is absolutely perfect. If you can count up to 10 or know your ABC's and can turn a dial, you'll master this the first time.
3.) The bean reserve container holds a substantial amount of beans; we fill it twice a week and it stays fresh.
4.) The grounds container - with a graphic showing the suggested grind time per cup, in case you forgot - is easy to remove, easy to clean and seems to minimize the "coffee dust flux" we used to get from our blade grinders. You can seal the grounds container to keep some grounds in it, but we grind fresh every time.
5.) The machine seems bombproof. Good quality materials with no apparent weak parts to break off.
OK, is there anything negative? Well, it's kind of noisy. Not as noisy as a blade grinder, but you definitely know it's in operation. Here's a clue: you have very hard materials (beans and grinding stones) being forced together to the point where the harder material crushes the other. Turns out that might make some noise. The wonderful smell emanating from the process more than makes up for any noise you'll have to bear for a minute or so. Hey ... some days you're the bean, some days you're the burr!
Do yourself a favor and buy this machine. You'll like it.
Description of DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinder
Delonghi retro burr coffee grinder with Dual Safe system. The grinding wheels stop if the ground coffee container or bean container is removed.Experience the uniform, precision grind of a burr coffee grinder and you?ll never go back to the blade style. The burrs act in a similar fashion to grindstones, one on top of the other, and the closer they?re set together, the finer the grind. Also, burrs emit less heat than blades, and heat can negatively affect the taste of coffee. Elegant and nicely weighted, this 85-watt, retro-look grinder with rubber feet sits securely on the counter and grinds beans without the slightest hassle. To use, simply put the beans in the top container, twist it to set it at one of eight settings from extra fine to coarse, then turn the timer dial. If you need enough ground coffee for a twelve-cup pot of coffee, that?s exactly how much will be ground. A chart on the lower grind-collecting container specifies how long to set the timer for the amount required. The lower container with its tight-fitting lid pulls off the machine so the ground coffee can be shaken out or kept inside for storage. The top container unscrews for cleaning by hand. Measuring 11-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 4-1/4 when assembled, the grinder stores even more compactly when the two containers are removed. For safety, the grinder will stop or simply not start if parts are not connected properly. Because a short cord is safer, the three-foot cord pulls out of the base to just the length you need, and retracts when a dial on the bottom of the grinder is turned. DeLonghi includes a plastic coffee measuring spoon and warranties the grinder for one year. --Ann Bieri
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