Rating: 
Manufacturer: DeLonghi America, Inc
List Price: $70.00
Lowest Price: $39.99
You Save: $30.01
Buy Now: DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinder
DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinder
Exclusive to DeLonghi, this burr grinder is equipped with a special safety device: the machine automatically shuts down its grinding wheels if either the ground coffee container or bean container is removed. For grinding beans, set the dial to one of eight settings and get perfectly-ground beans for your specific drink: coarse for percolators and coffee urns, medium for drip coffee makers, fine for espresso makers. While operating, the burr wheels grind with uniform precision. The container that holds the ground beans has a removable, sealed lid to keep unused coffee fresh-tasting.
Experience the uniform, precision grind of a burr coffee grinder and you’ll never go back to the blade style. The burrs act in a similar fashion to grindstones, one on top of the other, and the closer they’re set together, the finer the grind. Also, burrs emit less heat than blades, and heat can negatively affect the taste of coffee. Elegant and nicely weighted, this 85-watt, retro-look grinder with rubber feet sits securely on the counter and grinds beans without the slightest hassle. To use, simply put the beans in the top container, twist it to set it at one of eight settings from extra fine to coarse, then turn the timer dial. If you need enough ground coffee for a twelve-cup pot of coffee, that’s exactly how much will be ground. A chart on the lower grind-collecting container specifies how long to set the timer for the amount required. The lower container with its tight-fitting lid pulls off the machine so the ground coffee can be shaken out or kept inside for storage. The top container unscrews for cleaning by hand. Measuring 11-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 4-1/4 when assembled, the grinder stores even more compactly when the two containers are removed. For safety, the grinder will stop or simply not start if parts are not connected properly. Because a short cord is safer, the three-foot cord pulls out of the base to just the length you need, and retracts when a dial on the bottom of the grinder is turned. DeLonghi includes a plastic coffee measuring spoon and warranties the grinder for one year. –Ann Bieri
DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinder Features:
- Burr grinder creates a consistent grind with less heat than blade grinders
- 8 settings, from extra fine to coarse
- Exclusive tablespoon timer grinds exactly the amount of coffee needed
- Removable 3-1/2-ounce grinds holder with tight lid can be used for storage
- 85-watt motor works efficiently and without excess noise
DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinder Reviews
Abysmal!
This was absolutely awful. We bought this for light use in an office, the thing worked great for about a week. After that nothing but problems. We had to constantly clean it, the blades refused to grind the coffee and had to basically disassemble it everytime we wanted to ground coffee every morning and afternoon. We got great at using thin knives to clean out the mechanism. Please don’t waste your money on this. Steer as far clear from this as you can.
Not Good for Espresso.
If you’re thinking about grinding coffee for an espresso machine with this grinder: forget it! The finest (“espresso”) grind is coarse enough for drip coffee! I even disassembled the thing to see if I can manually adjust it, but no such luck. By the way, I also noticed the componenets are cheaply made while I had the machine open. I am giving it one star because I can’t give it less, and also because it looks cool, but it will ook even better in my garbage can tonight 
Some Flaws, Some Virtues
I have been using this grinder for several months and I basically like it: it’s a dependable, usable machine. It has some flaws. The coarsest setting, as several reviewers note, is suitable for a fine drip grind, not for cafetiere-type presses — unless you like your coffee pretty muddy. The plastic receptacle does develop some static cling, which I don’t mind; you can just brush it out. The idea of storing beans in the top and then dialing a number to get a certain amount of ground coffee is to me silly (the top is so small that you have to transfer beans from some other jar to the top every day anyway, practically). But the dial feature allows for hands-off grinding. This is the descendant of some very sturdy Delonghi machines, which are similar to older (and nearly indestructible) Waring grinders of the past. Nothing’s as good as it was in the past, it seems, but this grinder is suitable for 21st-century use.
My morning coffee is great!
I have now been using my DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinder for two weeks. My morning coffee is as good or better than anything I have gotten at Starbucks, Joe Muggs or Caribou. I grind my beans fresh just before I make my mocha. I love it. It is a simple machine and it performs amazingly. I hope that it will last as long or longer than my DeLonghi expresso machine. If you want the freshest coffee available; regardless of how you make your coffee, I highly recommend this machine.
Best coffee grounds!
I consider myself to be a connoisseur of all things coffee, or at least just someone who cannot live without it. This unit is exactly what I needed. It allows you the control to find the perfect grind and has an automatic timer to ensure this. The reservoir is plenty large and store enough beans for a few brews. I’m impressed with the quality of its build, as it is both stylish and very sturdy.
Click Here to find out more about the DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinder