Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central
The Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central coffeemaker is reminiscent of the days of classic styling and durable materials. A brushed stainless steel exterior with retro-style controls houses the finest in coffee making technology.
This coffeemaker even includes a charcoal water filter. The water filter ensures great tasting coffee by removing all of the impurities from the water.
The Quest for a Perfect Cup of Coffee
Element 1. Water:
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the quality of the water is as important as the quality of the coffee. A good rule of thumb is that if your water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste any better in your coffee. That’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to the Brew Central coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter removes chlorine, bad tastes and odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.
Element 2. Coffee:
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve the same great quality of coffee you receive at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality beans. Buy the beans fresh and whole, only about a two weeks’ supply at a time for maximum freshness.
Element 3. Grind: The grind of the coffee is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind 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. A medium-fine grind is recommended.
Element 4. Proportion:
The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker measure 5 ounces. Add the amount of ground coffee that corresponds to the number of cups being brewed. Many coffee bars and the Specialty Coffee Association of America recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water. Some coffee manufactures recommend using 1 tablespoon per cup. Cuisinart recommends using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup, but use more or less to suit your taste.
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Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central
Some Customer Reviews on Cuisinart DCC-1200:
Great little coffee maker!, July 23, 2006
I had been using an old, inexpensive Krups coffee maker before I switched to this one and wow, what a difference! I never knew there could be so much difference between a $40 coffee maker and an $80 one, but there really is. I'm the type of person that really loves coffee; I don't just drink it to wake up, I truly love the taste and would drink it all day long if I could. The coffee from this Cuisinart is so hot, so strong and so flavorful! If I had to complain about one thing, it's that the water fill level is inside the machine so it's sort of hard to read unless you have a strong light directly over the coffee maker. Otherwise I would have given this one five stars. Great cup of joe!
R.T. "robert2323" (GA)
Style AND Substance, February 23, 2002
After MUCH comparing of coffee makers I decided on the Cuisinart. Yes, it's beautiful but is it worth taking up space on your counter? I absolutely love this thing. It makes good HOT coffee and did I mention that it was beautiful? Others have complained about it being hard to pour the water in? I haven't had any problem with it. If you use the carafe that comes with the unit it has a nice pointy spout that easily pours into the tank. I have gotten rid of my Brita water filter as a result of buying this pot as it also comes with a water filtration system of it's own. Make sure that you have space for this that is NOT under a cabinet as it's rather tall and you'd have to slide it out from under the cabinet to open the top. I also have started to leave the top cracked open for a few hours after I'm through with it to allow the condensation to evaporate. Sometimes quality kitchen items have to be handled with a little extra care you wouldn't put your Sabatier knives in the dishwasher would you? I also found the price very reasonable for the quality of this item and I can't even remember the last time I said THAT! And - it IS beautiful afterall.
pillbox59 "cinemary" (Ardmore, PA USA)
Worth Every Penny!, October 10, 2006
After much online comparison shopping, I decided to go with this 12 cup Cuisinart and am happy to say I made the right choice. I've had it for a week now and find it makes an excellent cup of coffee, and HOT too. Once you figure out how to remove the top of the carafe, it's smooth sailing. The manual doesn't tell you, but the top connects near the handle of the carafe and if you pull up on it at that spot, it will come right off. For those who complained about the length of time to brew, I would suggest that you use the automatic timer and have your brew waiting for you when you wake up. The only drawback that I can see is that it would have been more helpful to have a water gauge on the front outside of the coffee maker, but this is really not a big deal. Although the water reservoir opening is small, I am able to pour water directly inside and for those who prefer, you could fill your carafe first and pour in the desired amount. Nothing is perfect, but this coffe maker comes close, and the price is great. Compared to a Capresso, this is a steal! Go for it!!
Joy Harper (Jensen Beach, FL)
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