Compare: Cuisinart Coffee Grinders CBM-18 and Supreme Grind
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- Marc and Morgan from wholelattelove.com review and compare two budget grinders from Cuisinart. The CBM18 and the Cuisinart Supreme Grind. Both grinders feature 18 grind settings and flat ceramic burrs - a real step-up from blade grinders which hack coffee up into random size bits.
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I have the Supreme Grind model, that I got using Sears Points, for $18.99 I've had it for at least 7 years, and it's still going strong. I just use it for regular medium grind coffee, so it works for what I need it for. I find the sound at the end if you run out of beans to be like a tornado siren :) Yes, even grinding the beans it's loud, but for what I paid, I can care less how loud it is. It's been a great machine.
Hi b, Thanks for sharing your experience with the grinder!
I found the Supreme Grind on clearance for $13.99! It serves me well as a college student who drinks a lot of coffee on a budget!
So, the cheaper one looks like it has more consistency with the course grounds so why would you spend more?
Yes, and by far!!! ))) Will buy my "cheap" Supreme Grind one tonight!
True! not worth it
You're right, i noticed it too..
Thanks guys! I was given the Supreme Grind and use it daily, but am not overly thrilled. Not fine enough for an espresso, but ok for a pour over. And yet, I notice the grind is often uneven. AND the noise is horrific. What I wasn't sure about was the grinder. Knowing it's flat explains a lot.
and.. no it does not work in a pressurized espresso filter, which is why I am looking for a new grinder.
Hi Nancy, Thanks for the comment.
Lol! I own both of these grinders in my collection. I love Marc's comment about the DBM-8 sounding like a vacuum cleaner! So true! I likened it to a jet engine during take off but vacuum cleaner about sums it up. The CBM-18 conical grinder is great for making cold brew due to the very coarse grind it offers. It's so coarse in fact, that I set it at #15 when making it in my 12 cup French press pot. As always, love your reviews, especially because you also cover the low end machines as well as the higher, more expensive models. Thanks!
+helpfulnatural Not exactly quiet grinders are they! As you mentioned these grinders do have there place for some brew methods. Thanks for your comments!
Whole Latte Love :-)
Thanks guys for the informative video. It really helped a lot in making my decision. But please, for your own safety, in future videos do unplug the machine when demonstrating the interior parts...
Thanks for showing the burrs! Useful! :)
Hi GO, You are welcome. We show as much detail as possible in all our videos.
Marc
I feel like this guys very biased towards the more expensive grinders to the point that he seems like he doesnt even want to review these two lower priced grinders. But when the results came out surprisingly good, he made a lot of meh sounds and dismissive gestures. Nice work bud.
Hi MK, I'll take the critique. Surprisingly good is a matter of opinion I suppose. I do tend to work with much more expensive espresso oriented grinders. I do have a tough time getting excited by mostly plastic appliance grade products.
@Manny Khan You would not believe just how many levels there are to this game. Sometimes people come off snobbish, but it's just preferences to quality. I have this cuisinart and my Baratza Sette 270 allows a far better cup. Just imagine the toys this man has to make his cup... He's very informative and has been doing this for years. Relax and enjoy a cup of freshly ground bean juice.
@@truckpilot01 Its all about being a snob, I would venture a bet that in a double blind study the biggest espresso snob couldn't tell the difference between a cup of coffee where the beans where ground with a cheap bur grinder vs a $400 bur grinder
@@dannelson8556 I'd love to see that happen!
So in your opinion both are bad, just buy a 300$ grinder😒. Why you dont say that they are good for the price, or you can get better for the this price range.
Thanks for the comment. They are okay grinders for the price - you do get what you pay for. They will work for brew methods like drip which use a medium grind. My favorite at the upper end of this price range is the Capresso Infinity: www.wholelattelove.com/jura-capresso-infinity-burr-grinder-stainless-steel-abs-plastic-finish
yep they are just like. "buy a super expensive grinder"
What about the Cuisinart CBM-20, or Deluxe, which seems to be a big improvement...much quieter , etc
Ok capreso Infinity
They do have settings that go fine enough for espresso though?
I can understand if they don't give an impressive consistency, but then they are budget grinders for a reason.
My Barista Express built in grinder has just failed on me, and I need a replacement at a very tight cost.
Hi William, If budget tight (keep in mind you get what you pay for) I recommend the Capresso Infinity: www.wholelattelove.com/jura-capresso-infinity-burr-grinder-stainless-steel-abs-plastic-finish
A step up is the Baratza Encore: www.wholelattelove.com/baratza-encore-conical-burr-grinder
Neither is particularly ideal for espresso but both can go fine enough.
I have both of these as well, and just upgraded my espresso machine to a breville infuser and I don't think the #1 is fine enough for a non pressurized basket. Will be testing over the next few days but the pressure is not very high.
Hi REP, Thanks for sharing your experience. Just to clarify..When you say you have both were you referring to the Cuisinarts in the video or the Infinity and Encore?
Marc
@@Wholelattelovepage both cuisinarts. Thanks!
I have the supreme and it does stop once it grinds the allotted cups you push the lever to. I love mine, however one annoying thing is that it produces a lot of static, so that once you open the hopper coffee particles starts flying everywhere. But a great coffee grinder in my opinion. i do not do espresso, but mine produces quite the fine grind. The cup lever does need to be set to off when not using otherwise i found that the body to be warm - i suppose from internal electrical being in "on" position.
Hi David, Thanks for sharing your opinions. Always great to hear from end user like yourself. There's an old trick if you're having excessive static - I even use it on professional espresso focused grinders. Just stir your beans in the hopper with a damp finger! Usually makes a huge difference in static.
I know you said you would not really recommend them for espresso, but do these work ok for a stovetop "espresso" maker like a Bialetti because it is not true espresso?
Hi K, You'd probably be okay. Moka pots are a little more forgiving of grind than true espresso.
As always great review!
I got the cheaper one for 40 bucks. So hopefully it will do what I need it to do, grind beans for me. Lol. I came here to make sure I was opening the hopper right. I felt like I was gonna break it un screwing it so much.
the coffee beans i get ground at the market smells heavenly at first! after the first day it just wasnt as good. Gotta try out one of these grinders!
Grinding fresh right before brewing makes all the difference! As soon as whole beans are ground you start losing flavor.
Houses in singapore are rather small. Its a big decision to get a coffee grinder. Gotta make space for it :D
I would say hand grinders would be a better option if you’d like something quieter and more space economic. Though you’re gonna have to work those forearms every time you’d want to grind
Is it possible to get a decent cup of coffee under$3,000....? Just asking.
for sure!
I just got the Supreme Grind today at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $36.99. I also had. $10 coupon, making it $26.99 plus tax.
Mikevdog nice price on appliance grade grinder
@@Wholelattelovepage
I hope so. My 35 year old Krups died.
Hi Mark and Morgan i just wanna ask the price of cbm-18. Im living here in Dubai and i cant find those grinder here.
+Alvin John Rabulan Hi Alvin, Unfortunately, we do not ship to Dubai. But here's a link to the product with pricing. Do you have friends in U.S. who could ship to you? www.wholelattelove.com/products/cuisinart-cbm-18-grinder
Hi Marc. I recently discovered 'French Press' and can't believe what a taste difference it is from drip!
Q: Which burr-machine offers the best grind consistency for French Press? Bodem's conical burr? New model Cuisinart CB18 conical burr? Or...Older model Supreme Cuisinart (flat burr)? Your opinion will help my decision. Thanks! 😊 ☕️
Hi Sylvia, My favorite grinder in that range is the Capresso Infinity. It turns slower than most others IMO that results in fewer fines. You can see it in a video compared against the CB18 here: th-cam.com/video/Stq0QvTDzIk/w-d-xo.html
This Infinity has been around for many years, has a great track record and I feel it's the best in its price range.
Your are right he does not compare the two grinds. I have the supreme and it powders my coffee very well and I could not imagine a high end grinder doing any better.
Hey guys!!! How do these grinders compare to the cuisinart deluxe burr grinder cdm 20? It came out about a year ago but there's absolutely no reviews on it. It's a little more costly than those and suppose to be quiet.
Hi Bbyjill, Thanks for the question. We do not currently carry the CBM 20. My guess is the mechanical portion of the grinders are similar. The CBM 20 looks to have an updated user interface.
There is a hack for the Cuisinart Supreme to adjust the burrs closer for espresso grinding.
www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-the-Cuisinart-SupremeGrind-for-Espresso/
These grinder can be had for about $30 refurbished. I use mine if I'm in a hurry. But I use my handgrinder for more expensive beans.
@@retrorockit6008 this is a gem, but the video did warn of overheating in a machine like this, and with finer grounds it makes sense it would roast it unfortunately! but I'd give it a shot if I decide to make espresso at home... I use this grinder for French press lol
I have the supreme grind and what would be the best for cold and french
+Raymond Luciano Hi Raymond, Are you referring to a grind setting for those brewing methods? If so, actual setting numbers are difficult to give as they can be off a bit grinder to grinder. So, for press we advise a medium to coarse grind and full on coarse for cold brewing. Try a setting and then adjust the grind a little to correct flavor to your liking. Here's a video on grind size which includes information on how grind size adjustments affects flavor. Hope it helps you out!
Grind Size by Coffee Brewing Method: th-cam.com/video/bgJ8E6e8rko/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for perfect review!!
My pleasure!
Marc
I was thinking of buying this but after reading some comments I think I'll stick with my Mr Coffee burr mill grinder. Had it for a few years and was looking to upgrade but it grinds a fine powder and coarse grind just fine. I don't think I want to take a chance on this.
Hi JM, Thanks for the comment. Honestly next step up is Mr. Coffee or Cuisinart is something like the Baratza Virtuoso+ www.wholelattelove.com/products/baratza-virtuoso-coffee-grinder It's a much more solid build than the others (no taking a chance!) and the timed grinding function is incredibly useful.
Marc
Thank you! You help me a lot .
Hi NP, You are welcome and thank you for taking the time to comment!
Marc
Is the fine setting good for moka pots?
Hi GS, Yes, the fine setting will work for moka pots.
What grinder would you recommend for espresso?
Hi Julie, These grinder could work for an entry-level appliance grade espresso maker which brew using a pressurized filter basket. They are not recommended for brewing in standard non-pressurized filter baskets.
Marc
Whole Latte Love I have the Cuisinart automatic espresso maker. And the grinder on the right. Good match? Any tips?
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I just got the CBM-18 for free so...I guess I can't complain.
Free is always best!
Marc
So what would be a good reasonablt priced grinder for espresso? I bought the CBM-18 as a present to myself on Christmas and was never able to get a good result using the non-pressurized basket! Now after watching this video I understand why! So I will have to buy another grinder, but I cant go wrong again or it will be too expensive! :)
+Alexei Karam Hi Alexi, Producing good shots in a non-pressurized basket is all about the grind. For minimum cost we recommend the Breville Dose Control Pro: www.wholelattelove.com/products/breville-bcg600sil-dose-control-pro-grinder
Scroll down the linked page for videos comparing it to less and more expensive grinders. The Breville has good performance for the price and grinds right into your PF. The trade-off is it's not as solidly built as some more expensive grinders and has a less powerful motor. Keep that in mind if you tend to brew with dark oily beans or do more than a few shots everyday. A step-up from the Brevilles are grinders like the Gaggia MDF or Rancilio Rocky. They have more powerful motors and larger burrs. For truly high-end grinding for prosumer level espresso machines a lot of people consider the Baratza Vario as the entry level grinder. Hope this helps. Let us know if you have any more questions
+Whole Latte Love Thanks a lot for your valuabe feedback! Checking those machines now.
+Alexei Karam No problem!
I think I am seeing your same issue. I've had a cuisinart machine for a while and use it for all kinds of grinds (press, drip, cold brew, espresso). I have had two entry level machines in the past but always had pressurized baskets. Now I just got my first machine yesterday with a non-press basket and even on the finest grind and a strong tamp, it doesn't seem to build enough pressure...
Supreme grind doesn't even work for pressurised porta filters. Don't waste your money like I did, start with a high quality grinder even before you get a high quality machine - regardless of the brew method, but especially for espresso.
Can grind spices?
Not something I've tried but guessing it could. Probably would not want to grind coffee after grinding spices.
Commented well on the grind for the first unit. Completely neglected to comment on the grind for the second. Your comparison comments were against higher priced grinders not between these two as indicated. Please stay on task.
Hi Emmit, Thanks for the comment - I'll try and be more on task in the future!
Marc
damn, I am playing with a non pressurized filter to get to the next level but pro entry level grinders here are definitely too expensive
Hey RG, Thanks for the comment. They do get a little pricey but you get what you pay for. It's not built to last and nowhere near the quality of the pro level grinders but you can squeak by with something like a Breville SGP: www.wholelattelove.com/collections/espresso-grinders/products/breville-bcg820bksxl-smart-grinder-pro-in-black
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We get it they are lower cost grinders and you would not use them….
Hey l, They are serviceable for brewing methods other than espresso.
what a snob
so consistent for a pour over though..just not espresso grinders
Hi K, Thanks for the comment.You are right no good for espresso!
Marc
Whole latte love to buying the most expensive one on our website. Hah ! These people are basically informercials.
Justin Peng these are among the least expensive grinders we carry so not sure what you’re saying
@@Wholelattelovepage Yes, you sell these on your website, but you'e still pushing us, customers, to buy the more expensive grinders.
Hi Justin, We want customers to be happy with their purchase. These are entry-level grinding appliances. You do get what you pay for. We have machine grade grinders which will run for decades and have the precision to grind for espresso. These do get expensive, but the quality and capabilities are worth it to some.
@@Wholelattelovepage Do you agree that your videos are informercials to persuade customers to purchase items on your website ? Do you agree that the side comments you make during this video regarding the quality of the grind on a commercial espresso machine not applicable to the average at home coffee maker consumer ?
@@Jarjarbeans4ever I don't see a problem with reviews also acting as advertising for products. There does not appear to be any attempt at misdirection. It is not an unusual situation that the greater the money you pay, the better the quality of the product.
The DBM8 is a shit grinder. Save your money and buy a baratza encore.
Hi KB, Thanks for sharing your opinion.
My cuisine art lasted for about 8 months.
Hi J H, Sorry to hear that.
kwee-zen art...wth, lol