Cuisinart DGB-900BC Grind & Brew 12-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker

The Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew Thermal Coffeemaker by Cuisinart allows you to easily brew up to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee. This 24-hour fully programmable unit comes equipped with a built-in burr grinder, which automatically grinds beans right before brewing. Its grind-control function makes it simple to program the amount of coffee to grind, from 2 to 12 cups. Additionally, the strength selector allows you to choose from strong, medium, or mild coffee.

The bean hopper holds up to a half pound of beans and features a sealed lid to prevent moisture. Other notable features include automatic shut-off after brewing, a grind-off option, and an integrated 2- to 4-cup function. The coffeemaker also includes a Gold tone commercial-style permanent filter and charcoal water filter to remove impurities, as well as a brew-pause feature for sneaking a cup mid-brew. A 12-cup (5 ounces each) double-wall insulated thermal carafe is included, which seals in heat and freshness so the last cup tastes as good as the first.

Measuring 10-2/3 by 8-4/9 by 16-1/4 inches, the coffeemaker carries a three-year limited warranty. The burr mill grinder is responsible for the superior coffee flavor that can be experienced with this machine. Adding to the pleasure is the ability to choose the desired flavor strength, the easy-to-use controls, and the thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot and fresh for hours.

It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements critical to the perfect cup of coffee: water, coffee, grind, and proportion. Water quality is crucial, as if the tap water doesn't taste good, it won't taste any better in the coffee. That's why Cuisinart has added a charcoal water filter to the Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew Coffeemaker, removing chlorine, bad tastes, and odors for the purest cup every time.

The coffee itself is also vital, as it should provide all the flavor, with the water making up the bulk of the liquid. To achieve the same great quality as a coffee bar, you need to use fresh, whole beans, bought in small amounts (about a two-week supply) for maximum freshness. The Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew Coffeemaker grinds the beans just before brewing, as the flavor degrades quickly once the bean is broken.

The grind of the coffee is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-extraction and bitterness will result, and it may also clog the filter. If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly, and the desired flavors will not be extracted. The Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew Coffeemaker is preset for a medium grind, the optimal grind for this type of machine.

Finally, the proportion of coffee to water is essential. The Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew Coffeemaker makes up to twelve cups (54 ounces) of coffee. For additional product information, please refer to the reference manual.

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