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Cuisinart DCC-2650 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Review
The Cuisinart DCC-2650 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker is often used as a replacement for a worn-out Cuisinart DCC-1200. It’s in the same price bracket and largely does the same things, but Cuisinart have added a couple of extra features.
First, it claims to be 25 per cent faster, thanks to Cuisinart’s Extreme Brew technology, taking only about 5 minutes to brew.
Perhaps it is, though few reviewers seem concerned about the speed of it. What they seem to appreciate more is the improved taste, which is down to an improved filter design and the broader water dispensing area squeezing the last ounce of flavor out of the coffee.
All the Best Features of the DCC-1200 – And More
Cuisinart have taken the DCC-1200 and built upon it to produce a machine with the same looks, almost the same dimensions, and the same high quality component parts, and made it faster and capable of producing even better flavored coffee.
The same permanent gold tone filter is used, but so that it has some space between it and the filter holder. This ensures a more even distribution of the water flow and a slightly faster overall brew process. If you prefer you can use paper filters, which catch more of the sediment that might otherwise end up in your coffee.
The same charcoal filter is used in the water reservoir, and you have to take a little care when inserting this. But it is important to have your water filtered properly as it can otherwise spoil the taste of what would have been great coffee.
Quality, Reliability… and Taste!
Cuisinart have an impressive range of reliable coffee makers, all of which attract high average ratings on Amazon, so the quality that you get from this particular model should come as no surprise. The 24 hour programmer, the adjustable carafe temperature control, brew pause, a choice of the carafe or from one to four individual cups, and great tasting coffee as well, all these are delivered as part and parcel of the DCC-2650.
Features and Specifications:
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 11 x 16.2 inches
Weight: 9 pounds
Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
12-cup carafe with ergonomic handle, dripless spout and knuckle guard
Fully automatic with 24-hour programmability, self-clean, 1-4 cup setting and adjustable auto-shutoff (0-4 hours)
Adjustable carafe temperature control with high, medium & low settings
Brew Pause feature lets you enjoy a cup of coffee before brewing is completed
Gold tone commercial style permanent filter
Charcoal water filter (removes impurities)
Customer Reviews and Scores
252 reviewers have awarded this coffee maker an average of 4.1 out of 5 on Amazon at the time of writing. 190 of them have given 4 or 5 star ratings. Many users particularly love how the coffee tastes great, how they can control the strength of it and keep the coffee in the carafe hot for up to 4 hours without burning.
Some people less happy with it cited the carafe hot plate ceasing to work properly or the coffee not being hot enough. However, the vast majority of users seem very happy with their DCC-2650, and in any event there is a 3 year warranty, something some of the negative reviewers were happy to take advantage of.
Another point worth remembering when reading the reviews is that all coffee makers need a little TLC at regular intervals. YouTube has some excellent videos showing how to clean a coffee maker. When a coffee maker gives out prematurely it can sometimes be on account of the lack of care given it during its lifetime.
Conclusion
The Cuisinart DCC-2650 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker is an excellent choice in the sub-$100 price range. You’ll have a range of control normally found only in more expensive coffee makers and which make life so much easier and your coffee better tasting.