DETAILED REVIEW Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill Coffee Grinder DBM-8

[@phuturephunk]

I've had this unit for about 7 years now and, other than normal maintenance, it's still going strong. I've probably ground at least 300 lbs of coffee through it in that time.

[@davidbates1943]

I have had mine for 6 years now. I have learned how to use it without making a mess. After the beans are grinded all you gotta do is pull it out leaving the lid on it. Hold the lid on with one finger as you are pouring the grounds in the coffee filter. Then I just rinse it out over the sink. I might add soap couple times a week to the canister.

[@abubakursait4193]

I really like your detailed review of this machine. Yesterday, I bought one, and I searched for a full review like this one but couldn't. Thank you.

[@joshanderson8852]

Thank you for not being a click bait review! Thorough and perfect and hits every point/question I had. I watched all 20 min and never thought of skipping ahead once lol

[@JustADad]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@I_am_crypt]

Exactly the review I needed before pulling the trigger on buying this thing. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to do such a detailed review, with real world scenarios. Mine arrives tomorrow! :)

[@slundgr]

Please let me know how you like it, as this is the grinder I asked Santa to bring me for Christmas. Of the ones I've seen reviewed, this one seems to be the best one for the money. Thanks.

[@JustADad]

Glad I could help!

[@I_am_crypt]

@@slundgr hello there, its arrived today and I've had a bit of a play with it! I believe that it's a solid grinder. But for espresso it doesn't grind quite fine enough, there's a very simple modification which you can do which easily makes it compete with £150+ grinders, would highly recommend if you're looking for a coarse - fine grind, consistent great grind. If you want espresso it's still great, you just need to be willing to undo 3 screws and make a little cardboard or plastic spacer to push the two pieces of the burr mill closer to one another. You can find the video by searching for it on KZbin rather easily! :)

[@slundgr]

@@I_am_crypt Thank you for the feedback. I typically don't drink espresso and don't make it at home, but I do enjoy a real good cup of coffee. I read the user manual of my current coffee maker, and it says to use fine grind where most reviews I've seen say to use medium for a drip coffee maker. I might ask Santa for the Hamilton Beach Flex Brew. Sometimes I just want one cup of coffee, and most times I brew several cups in a carafe. My Brim SW 30 works pretty well, but it's several years old, and I don't know if it gets the water as hot as it should. Thanks again. Enjoy your new grinder. BTW what coffee do you use?

[@venkat_1956]

Hi. I am from India. Really I have never ever seen such an elaborate review video on this product. Thanks a lot.

[@JustADad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ChanceCooper125]

These are super reliable. I’ve had mine for over 10 years and I only just realized I could take it apart. I’m getting way more into 3rd wave coffee and I’m not sure this grinds with enough precision for my pour over setup but I’m trying to dial it in. The grind settings are definitely mislabeled. I’m like 2 clicks from the finest setting and still getting some coarse pieces in there.

[@moemontoya5662]

I got this for Christmas, this is the first time I have ever owned one. I was intimidated, after watching this video I know which setting is appropriate for my needs. Thank you for making this video.

[@JudicialMermaid]

Thank you JAD! I ordered the Mr Coffee Cafe Barista last week after watching your videos on it-I LOVE IT! Now I am going to buy this burr grinder so I can use other coffees outside of the Cafe Bustelo (my go to). I appreciate you making all these videos on home appliances and other home devices. You are a God-send when the reviews aren’t always clear or descriptive!

[@petelinster7093]

So glad you posted this. My darling bride did a small batch and went on to do some more and it would not come on. After watching your little and informative video I discovered quickly she forgot the bottom lid. Bam! It works now...

[@JustADad]

Glad I could help!

[@lindaobrien8538]

Very excellent review.

[@mikeminici6106]

There is a hidden safety switch in the base which engages when you push the covered canister straight into the unit. Keeping the fine caked grounds brushed clean is important to keep the parts engaged.

[@tlunde53]

Many thanks for this very detailed and informative demonstration. I purchased the DBM-8 based on your video.

[@raymartin3527]

My son has had his for over 5 years and it still works good. I just returned an sboly because the motor quit working after 2 months and bought the Cuisinart.

[@JustADad]

Thanks for the update!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Always a comprehensive review

[@JustADad]

Thanks!

[@inavarro807]

excellent video. straight to the chase fully detailed. thnx my coffee friend. I just Ordered mine yesterday.

[@secretsq100]

Great video sir, just picked up one of these at a thrift store no less so your tips on cleaning was really helpful!

[@JustADad]

Glad I could help!

[@jodieg3232]

Super helpful review-thank you! I’m going to purchase this to start brewing with my new cold brew coffee maker 😊

[@JustADad]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@bettstop]

Thanks. I had a few questions about the dials and their use. You explained everything that the instructions (manual) didn't tell me.

[@JustADad]

You're welcome!

[@tom-green]

Great review! Much better than the 5 minute ones.

[@JustADad]

Wow, thanks!

[@Shaun-Vargas]

I just bought this at Walmart on clearance for $11 I hope I enjoy it more than my Krupps I got a few years ago

[@JustADad]

good find

[@thealphastrain101]

Thank you. Had my choices of coffee grinders down to a Braun Burr Grinder or this one. I only found 1 video on the Braun one, plenty on this one. Everyone uses the medium grind, but most don't show the grind comparison to pre-ground coffee you buy from the store. So, thank you for showing me, when I buy this grinder in a couple days, that medium is definitely not what I want. I like to grind my beans into a powder like state, which I'm assuming is fine, not medium. My old grinder was just a handheld one. Put the beans in, hold it while pressing the button, let go when you're done. But it overheated and started smoking lol. I can't stand pre-ground coffee... it just feels so coarse. I feel like with the powder like state it releases more flavor. Could also be my coffee maker too. I did spend far too much on that monster lol.

[@JustADad]

Thanks for Watching and sharing you story, those are some great tips.

[@slundgr]

I currently have a Brim SW 30 coffee maker, and the user manual says to use a fine ground. In the reviews I've seen, most say to use a medium grind for drip coffee makers.

[@thealphastrain101]

@@slundgr I have a Ninja Coffee Bar system. I didn't really read the whole manual. The only reason I knew what kind of grind I like better is because when I bought the machine, I also bought whole beans and didn't know it. First time I grinded the beans was very fine. Been doing it that way since.

[@slundgr]

@@thealphastrain101 Sounds like it works for you which is what matters. When I get my bean grinder I’ll try it. Thanks

[@JustADad]

@@slundgr You can use fine ground just watch it and make sure it does not overflow the filter. water wont have time to empty out of the filter basket and it will overflow.

[@__Est.her__]

Loved all the comparisons. I just bought this for espresso, can’t wait to receive it🎉

[@JustADad]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jviss07]

Thanks for the video. I ordered this grinder yesterday, and as I typically do, I watch reviews after I've ordered something. :). One comment, though. You've said, more than once, that medium grind is for a "standard percolator coffee maker." That is incorrect. You seem to be conflating a drip coffee maker and a percolator. They are not the same. In fact, you want a medium grind for a drip maker, and a coarser grind for a percolator.

[@JustADad]

Thanks for Watching!

[@tech_obsessed]

I need to look at getting that blower. I guess I could also use some compressed air. Just A Dad, you are the absolute best!

[@JustADad]

Thanks 👍

[@ns-uo7it]

Great detailed review! Thank you!

[@JustADad]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for Watching and your Kind words!!!

[@ICSpotz]

Agree, other reviews I've seen did not show grind size comparison or cleaning. Nicely done video.

[@ericwhittington4133]

I get rid of those fines personally. Makes it easy since it sticks to the side lol. They dirty up French Press coffee and make pour over’s take longer. Just my two cents. Great video.

[@sunshineiv1]

Excellent review. I am looking to trade my oxo grinder for this one. I like that you do not have to use a scoop to make a pot of coffee.

[@captjack2112]

Outside of static in the catch cup the unit works very well indeed. Ty

[@JustADad]

Your welcome!

[@tech_obsessed]

I purchased one of these units a couple of years ago but have been too intimidated to try it. Your video has helped to build my confidence and the machine will be used tomorrow.

[@JustADad]

You are welcome!

[@tonyrutgershauer7947]

My hand me down unit was so gunked up under the blade assembly, I had no choice but to run hot water into the unit from the sink. Huge chunks came out..let it dry for a few days...good as new. Altho not recommended, most motors are mostly wound copper, so you can get em wet...but let em dry for a long time and completely. Take a toothbrush , use a lighter and mold it into an L shape, works great on this machine.

[@JustADad]

Thanks for sharing

[@UsualSuspect404]

Thanks! Super detailed review. On my way to Target to pick one up

[@JustADad]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@UsualSuspect404]

Ok..I had planned to get the Cuisinart then I saw your video on the OXO vs Cuisinart. If it is just noise I can probably handle for that for $40 less. I am debating.

[@2NDFLB-CLERK]

​@@UsualSuspect404▪️ I'm looking into both of these right now. Which one did you go with? 🟥

[@UsualSuspect404]

@@2NDFLB-CLERK I ended up purchasing an OXO Conical Burr Grinder. Love it!! He reviews that model in multiple videos. Hope that helps.

[@2NDFLB-CLERK]

@@UsualSuspect404 ▪️ Yea I'll probably go with that one... They pretty much look all the same around that price bracket (quality wise) anyway. 🟥

[@2000konnie]

I just bought mine yesterday. What a coincidence that I bought the whole beans of that exact Peet's coffee. The reason I got it was that I happened to find a French press coffee maker I had forgotten I had when I was cleaning out my kitchen cabinets. So I said, why not use it? Then I went looking for course ground coffee and didn't find any. The regular ground coffee was so messy, that I broke down and got this one.

[@slundgr]

I am looking at buying my first bean grinder. Do you think this is worth the money? Are you glad you bought it? Thanks.

[@2000konnie]

@@slundgr I use this grinder a couple of time a week as I grind small batches at a time. I'm very happy with it, but I have never used any other bean grinders and don't have anything to compare it to. It's very easy to use. Side note: . The first time I ground the beans, I didn't put the lid back on the grounds container (clear plastic box), and the grounds shot out of the opening, and made a big mess. Pro tip: Never forget to put container lid on before grinding.

[@slundgr]

@@2000konnie Thank you for the feedback. I brew about a half of a pot of coffee in the morning, and it's just for me. I like easy to use, and I like easy to clean. I appreciate the pro tip. I bet that was a mess. 😀 I have asked Santa to bring me one of these for Christmas. Thanks again. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

[@connieotto9956]

Excellent video ! Thank you!

[@JustADad]

Glad you liked it!

[@noelleteller9203]

I loved this video! ❤️ My son left this grinder when he left home and I had no clue how to use it! haha. Thank u so much for all the detail. I am in market for an insulated coffee press. Do u have a video for that?

[@JustADad]

You are so welcome!

[@JustADad]

no I have not done a coffee press yet

[@anewreturner1]

I started using this coffee grinder but I noticed this grinder is not designed to keep coffee beans long in bean hopper but you need to hold body of grinder to put bean back to the bag of coffee bean or bean spills if you just remove bean hopper.

[@JustADad]

Yep, you are correct, thanks for Sharing. I did a comparison video of one I really liked. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5DcYZasrMqcbtE

[@isaij.simpson5914]

Does it work for espresso machine ?

[@job38four10]

So at around 8:15 you finally answered what I cant find on other YT videos and what I wanted to know. And that is what setting to use and or does this Cuisinart grinder make ground coffee thats like store bought coffee, and is right for a plain jane Cuisinart coffee maker so I can have plain jane coffee, I dont give a hoot about expressos..................

[@TheTroutDoc]

great video. thanks for sharing the info.

[@JustADad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@6636860]

I also don’t hear him mentioning, that the burr grinder he’s demonstrating, cost 4 1/2 times as much as the cheap little grinder does! I own this exact cheap little grinder, and if you grind longer it makes fine coffee grounds just as fine as the 4 1/2 times more expensive Cuisinart burr grinder! Of course the burr grinder is much nicer, but it’s not gonna make a massive difference,in grind texture, when compared to the cheap little one! The cheap little one, may take a little longer, but it’ll do the exact same job, and it works especially well if you shake it gently up and down while you’re grinding! This moves all the beans around inside the cheap grinder, and the blade hits everything and makes everything a very nice grind! I have done this many times! And like I said it’s less than 1/4 of the cost of the big fancy grinder here! I also use my little one to grind spices, and it works great for that too! $20 for my cheap little one, in comparison to $85 for this one here in Canadian dollars! Just depends on what you prefer!

[@flowerbunny5355]

I have this grinder would I be able to grind spices it?

[@wnose]

Note! Make sure you clean it at least once or twice a year, depending on how much you use it. Twist the hopper (the top part) counter clockwise and lift it off. Now clean the bottom of the hopper, and use a dental pick & brush to clean the inside. Brush the exit chute as well. My grinder stopped working but that cleaning made it work again.

[@Flutterbutt225]

I took my hopper off to clean it just like this and now I have to hold the hopper down to grind any beans - the unit will not screw back on completely. any idea how to fix that issue? ;^;

[@wnose]

Take it off and rescrew it back on?@@Flutterbutt225

[@c.a3887]

Thank u for this!!! ❤

[@mariedewitt5033]

Thanks, much

[@montgpaula]

On the side of Foldgers I read if making 10 cups of coffee you would use half a cup of coffee...

[@JustADad]

That sounds about right

[@MLKLegacy2]

Can you use this in an espresso Machine ?

[@JustADad]

yes

[@ZO5150]

This or the OXO?

[@JustADad]

oxo

[@zkennedy2217]

What about for a nesspresso coffee what’s the best coffee grind size

[@6636860]

Hell, this huge coffee grinder, Texas much room has a full-size blender on your counter! Keeping in mind that all it does is grind coffee beans! Also, if you live alone, what do you need this for! You’re not making 12 cups of coffee for yourself at a time, are you? This is for a huge family!

[@JustADad]

when I make a full 12 cup pot of coffee then I use this grinder to grind my fresh beans

[@dlm425]

Will this grinder work for espresso coffee been hearing it does bring course enough

[@JustADad]

it will but its not the best, I like oxo for espresso

[@dlm425]

@@JustADad $100’is my budget, is thus my best bet, all I drink is espresso ☕️ btw

[@JustADad]

@@dlm425 I love the oxo kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpaQZ52mpNaVarc

[@BostonBorn]

Messy is an understatement…I put that shlt on everything. 🤣

[@JustADad]

LOL thanks for watching!

[@johnwebb429]

Had one of these for about 9 years before it wore out .The new one broke down very quickly.It was replaced under warranty. After a few weeks use this one has slso conked out.Poor quality control? I won't risk another.

[@jesseobrien5864]

I subbed. Should have subbed sooner. This is on sale. I bought it. A Bella 18 cup coffee pot, 15 Bar Espresso Machine, 2.5 qt. Stanley Thermous. What grind for my coffee? And what grind for my espresso. Thx

[@XxOpiesGearReviewsxX]

I think the only thing keeping me from buying this one is how messy it seems to be. Seems like the grind has a lot of fine powder as well. Bummer.

[@JustADad]

I agree check this video out, I love both of these. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Znizin2YmJmdsKs

[@maijupurvis4463]

Which grind setting would I use for espresso beans used in a Breville bambino? I noted there a few espresso settings.

[@JustADad]

Good Question, I may not be the best to answer this question, I don't have a Breville If it is an espresso machine I would try to use the medium to fin setting. If you get it too fine the water will not flow through the espresso cup.

[@Nazareth434]

i dunno- i have the gaggia classic pro and used the finest grind, and it still didn't slow down the pull very much- still way too fast for my machine- I've even tried tamping hard- but nope- it goes through in about 10 seconds- should take between 20-30 seconds- I would imagine the breville would be similar- as both machines are i think around 15 bars of pressure-

[@georgeblank2648]

Don't store your beans in the hopper--just add whatever amount you need at the time

[@LubaLuba1]

The air dries out the bean and makes it stale

[@JustADad]

I did not know that, I am new to grinding. What type of coffee grinder do you use? Thanks for Watching!!

[@LubaLuba1]

@@JustADad actually been waiting for a good deal but I have German one which not happy with. Give you tip don’t grind too fine unless it’s dark espresso. Otherwise the taste will change before you brew.

[@JustADad]

@@LubaLuba1 Awesome!! thanks I will take all the advice I can get, I am so new to this.

[@RRaucina]

Anyone try wheat or corn in this?

[@JustADad]

no but that is a good idea

[@HDroadglide]

Has the thread ever get stiff in it? Looks like a Horrible design for long-term use.

[@JustADad]

No, it actually works really well, and I have used it a lot.

[@6636860]

Also, I have just one other comment, do you really want a giant grinder like this on your counter all the time taking up a ton of space? The little one takes almost no space at all, or can easily be put away and taken out when needed! This big one, will consume a huge chunk of your counter space, because you’re not going to use it if you don’t leave it out! These are all negatives that the guy never mentioned at all when it came to the big grinder!

[@6636860]

Also, I have just one other comment, do you really want a giant grinder like this on your counter all the time taking up a ton of space? The little one takes almost no space at all, or Isnsume a huge chunk of your counter space, because you’re not going to use it if you don’t leave it out! These are all negative is that the guy never

[@6636860]

This reviewer is not being 100% honest! When he compares the cheap grinder to the burger grinder, what he’s not telling you is that if you grind longer on the cheap grinder the coffee grinds will get finer! The longer you use the cheap grinder the finer the coffee grinds will get, that’s the truth! Also, it helps if you shake the little coffee grinder up-and-down when you’re grinding because then it hits all the coffee beans and grind them finer as well! I And

[@2cartalkers]

Horrible product

[@coleman6131]

20 minutes? Really?

[@JustADad]

Yeah I can really talk. I am trying to shorten them up.

[@hisloveiseternal1]

@@JustADad I actually like your long videos. Keep it up!

[@JustADad]

@@hisloveiseternal1 Thanks for the support!

[@stellapires3613]

@justadadvideos I liked the in depth review! Keep it up! 😉