Jura A1 Super Automatic Coffee Machine, 1, Piano Black

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The coffee even looks gorgeous as it appears in your cup, dispensing enticing pillows of creamy espresso beneath that rich bed of crema before settling into a truly authentic espresso. The simple operating panel allows you to permanently programme three different cup sizes and select two coffee strengths. The automatic energy saving mode with programmable switch-off time ensures excellent energy efficiency. An identical flip lid is on the left-hand side, symmetrical to the bypass doser. Open this, and you’ll find the grinder setting. Jura will claim the D6 has 7 specialty drinks, but this includes 2x espresso, 2x coffee, hot milk, and hot water so really it’s 3 programmable coffee drinks. Espresso, coffee, and cappuccino. This kind of sleight of hand to give the impression ofmore coffee optionsis industry-wide. Always read what the drinks are, never accept the number quoted as the real number. Being able to pour 2 coffee drinks, albeit not ones with milk, at a time is a useful feature and should be mentioned as a plus over the Jura A1.

Yes the Jura A1 comes with an adjustable height nozzle, meaning you can configure it to fit your cup size. The maximum height is 144mm, much more than a standard mug (95mm) How long should it last? There are no concerns over forgetting to switch the machine off after use either, thanks to the patented zero-energy switch. So, after around five minutes idle, the brightness of the symbols lowers to indicate the machine has entered that setting ensuring high energy efficiency. Maintenance If you're looking to spend a bit more on a coffee machine with more functions than the A1, the Jura E6 could be an option to consider. It's an excellent coffee machine that makes fully automated espresso, has an easy-to-use TFT display, and a built-in milk frother for cappucino and other milky drinks.Add onto this the fact that all Jura coffee makers come with their standard 25 month warranty and guarantee and full UK service centre (2), and you are worry free. While there are plenty of machines that still use pods and K-cups, this super-automatic machine runs on real coffee, which is better for your taste buds and your wallet. Adding to its longevity and promoting an even more eco-friendly experience (as well as saving you money on electricity), the Jura A1 features a programmable automatic switch-off feature and a patented Zero-Energy Switch to ensure high energy efficiency. Do Not Buy The Jura A1 If… Reliable entry-level model machine: Most entry-level espresso machines are not going to be robust and last you for a lifetime. With any Jura, you’ll be able to experience excellent and consistent brewing quality for over years. These are similar to automatic milk frothers, but tend to be separate from the coffee machine. Another key difference is that, rather than selecting a preset programme, you’ll need to pour your coffee and froth the milk manually if you want to make a milky drink. Some frothing accessories are able to froth cold milk, too — perfect for iced coffees. Steam wand Depending on your choice of coffee strength the Jura A1 also has a variable brew unit, capable of taking 6-10 gram of grounds.

One of the big upgrades you get on the Jura A1 over the Ena Micro 1 is the grinder. The new and much reviewed Multi-Aroma G3 grinder is a huge step up.As for Jura, the more affordable models don’t have a frother, but those that do are capable of making amazing espresso-based drinks. The latest Jura machines use the Fine Foam technology which creates a rich foam for your favorite drinks. Grinding the beans every morning is noisier than making coffee with a pod, so you might wake up everybody in the house The outside is made from plastic, but Jura coffee machines are built to last and to work seamlessly. Weighing in at a solid 9.2kg, you don’t get all that machinery without some heft. But it still remains incredibly compact at 12.7” high by 9.7” wide by 17.5” deep. This can legitimately be described as a compact coffee machine and will slide nicely onto most countertops.

Jura is a luxury coffee and espresso machine maker known for its fully automatic systems. Based in Switzerland, Jura has been around since 1931 and a major player in the automatic coffee machine market since the 1980s. Its machines are sleek and provide push-button and touch-screen access to delicious espresso drinks. Whether something is cheap or expensive is really subjective and is relative to what you can afford. What is NOT subjective though is value, this is a direct relationship between what you get compared to what you pay. The Jura A1 also features a handy bypass doser, for those who may want to use pre ground coffee instead of coffee beans. Handy when you fancy a decaf. Can grind or use pre-ground coffee: This machine has a powder chute and Aroma grinder which will allow you to use both whole-bean coffee and ground coffee. Expensive for an entry-level espresso machine: If you are looking for an entry-level machine and are on a low budget then I recommend looking at another espresso machine.

We didn’t need to turn every setting to “strongest” to get a deep, rich, full-bodied, delicious espresso coffee bursting with flavor. The ability to minutely adjust the grinder is ideal for those of us who change coffee beans all the time and the minimal strength and water settings are more than enough.