Cuisinart Grind Central Coffee Grinder

Blondes that DIY love to grind their own coffee beans! I know a lot about using my coffee grinder. This morning, I just ground some beans for my morning coffee. You know, for a couple of years, I gave up the stuff, but found I was really missing it.

This is a product review of my morning grind. Ever tried the Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder? Well I have ... over and over again. It is my morning grind! I had to stop for a moment today, before I ground that next batch of coffee beans, to tell you about this great product. The first one that I used takes me back several years. The ex-husband got custody of that one! Luckily, the price is quite affordable, so I bought me another one.

THE SOUNDS OF LOVE

During our marriage, I got accustomed to hearing the whirring and grinding sounds of the Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder many mornings. The husband was usually the first to arise. He loved his coffee and loved to make it with freshly-ground coffee beans. We were both particular in that we didn't like to buy our coffee already ground. Heck, you never knew when those bags were prepared, or for that matter, what went into them.

Once I got divorced and was setting up my new digs, I knew I had to buy another one of these grinders pronto! It was with no hesitation that I got the same model. Check out my photos below for the proof!

HOW TO USE

It is so simple to use! You simply pour your coffee beans into the silver cup. Be sure not to fill it to the top! Insert the cup back into the base and turn to lock into place. I think my ex-husband didn't always lock it! Place the plastic domed lid on top. Press the top downwards to engage. I generally listen until the sounds of grinding get smoother. I will release and then press downwards for a brief couple of seconds.

FRESH GROUND COFFEE BEANS

Once my coffee beans have been finely ground, I will usually leave them in the cup and cover them with the furnished brown plastic lid. If I am switching off between my two favorite coffees, Starbucks Dark French Roast, Ground Coffee, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3) and Coffee Bean Direct Costa Rican Tarrazu, Whole Bean Coffee, 5-Pound Bag, I will put the ground beans into a plastic covered bowl.

I brew my coffee in a Bella 13782 One Scoop One Cup Coffee Maker, Turquoise! Check out my equipment in the product photos I have included. Can you smell something delicious brewing?

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If you want to kick it up a notch, this would be the way to go! Maybe you don't have time to stop in the morning to start the pot. Set this up to automatically do your thing and wake you up to the aroma of freshly-brewed coffee!

Since I am a single gal, I don't have the need for a 12-cup. However, if you enjoy the aroma first thing in the morning, this is for you. Heck, it is better than an alarm clock!

Hello all you coffee lovers out there! Have you got one of these? Perhaps you use another brand?

Thanks for taking time to stop and smell the aroma. You know, it is important that you can depend upon something that really works when you want to grind it and produce something with really great fresh taste! I am a blonde that believes in doing it myself. No offense Starbucks; but I do bring your beans home!

Bella One Scoop One Cup Coffee Maker

As a blonde gal that is pretty picky about her kitchen appliances, I must admit that it was love at first sight when I saw the Bella One Scoop One Cup Coffee Maker in Turquoise! I actually think it is more of a teal color like one of the colors of our local Jacksonville Jaguars. I love that color so much that I painted my Florida Room in a variation hue.

I finally found a new coffee maker that has a lot of style! It is the Bella One Scoop One Cup Coffee Maker in a pretty turquoise color. I actually think the color is a teal blue, but whatever color you call this, it is extremely stylish! Perhaps turquoise is not your color? Well, this coffee maker comes in other sharp colors of red, lime green, purple, and black.

I actually picked the model in this color because it reminds me of the Jacksonville Jaguars team colors. You know, I'm JaguarJulie right?

Back in January 2012, I stopped drinking coffee after some fifty years of drinking the stuff. Yep, all those years -- I actually started at the age of ten. They say it will stunt your growth, but I don't think it had that effect on me.

So, after I stopped drinking coffee, I donated my 8-cup glass carafe unit to the Goodwill. I honestly didn't think I'd ever be drinking the stuff again. But, fast forward to two plus years and I'm back on the stuff.

I can't tell you how many months I have been looking at a variety of models, including the Keurig. I honestly wasn't sure I wanted to go the route of the k-cups ... it seems so expensive!

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS

1. First of all, you know I love the teal blue!
2. Secondly, I am mad about how it is a one scoop - one cup unit! I love the ability to make that ONE cup whenever I want. It always felt odd to try and make one cup in my 8-cup unit!
3. Thirdly, it comes with a filter grounds holder - that means no buying disposable filters!
4. It's a cute size that fits on my counter next to my bean grinder. It measures 10-1/2 inches tall by 8 inches across by 5-1/2 inches wide. The power cord is 24 inches.
5. Oh, did I mention it comes with an attractive dark gray tall ceramic mug?

WHAT KIND OF COFFEE

After a two year plus abstinence, I have returned to Starbucks! I actually picked up Starbucks Dark French Roast Whole Bean Coffee.

It's got to be Starbucks, you know? And, if I can't find Starbucks, I will go for Dark Costa Rican Tarrazu, Whole Bean Coffee which I grind each morning in my Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder.

P.S. Do you love that yellow and teal sunflower banner? I have color-coded it to match my unit. Plus it has beautiful sunflower blossoms from my flower garden. I love it!

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What kind of coffee goes into my one cup maker? It has got to be Starbucks Dark French Roast Whole Bean Coffee! This is the actual kind that I am currently drinking. A roast that is a little dark, but oh so flavorful. Close your eyes and imagine you are in Paris, France! Ah, that's French Roast ... a darker, full-bodied flavor. And, it has to be whole beans so that you can grind your own when you need it.

How Do You Make Your Coffee?

1. A large pot of many cups.
2. A couple of cups.
3. One cup at a time!
4. I don't drink coffee.

So, what did you answer? How do you like my choice, particularly the color? Do you love your coffee? Have you seen this unit yet? What do you think of it? What kind of maker do you use?