Cuisinart DCG-20BKN Blade Coffee Grinder 70g 150W Black

Blade grinder for home brewing

The Cuisinart DCG-20BKN uses a stainless steel blade set driven by a 150 watt motor to process up to 70g of beans in a single batch. One-touch control with a safety interlock prevents operation unless the lid is fully closed. The bowl and lid are designed for hand washing and the cord stores inside the base.

Practical limits of blade grinding

Blade grinders chop beans rather than crushing them between burrs, so particle size varies from fine dust to coarse fragments. Consistency depends on grind time rather than a calibrated setting, making repeatable results harder to achieve for espresso. The 70g capacity suits filter or cafetière batches of up to 12 cups.

What to check before ordering

Confirm you have a worktop area that accommodates the 4 by 4 by 7 inch footprint and a nearby mains socket for the 150 watt appliance. The unit weighs 1.63 pounds and requires hand washing of the bowl and lid after each use. No batteries are needed and the grinder is intended for home use only.