Jura A1 Super Automatic Coffee Machine, 1, Piano Black

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Not only that, but its uncluttered design extends to the buttons on top of this slimline one-cup machine – there are just three for brewing your preferred black coffee beverage, lending the A1 the welcome impression of being easy to use. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

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. Since they pack a whole grinding and brewing experience into one product, superautomatic espresso machines are not cheap. 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. 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.

This ceramic conical burr grinder can be manually adjusted, to allow you to dictate the coarseness of your beans. There are no concerns over forgetting to switch the machine off after use either, thanks to the patented zero-energy switch. A pod is placed in a designated slot, then the lid of the machine is shut causing the capsule to be pierced. 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.

Whether this is due to the PEP process or just the overall design is difficult to say, but the S8's coffee output certainly matches Jura's reputation. However, some of these coffee makers can get pretty bulky and end up taking over half of your kitchen counter… and bank account. Grinders, such as those on bean-to-cup machines, will have a grind gradient that goes from fine to coarse. Jura are a premium bean-to-cup coffee machine manufacturer that produces a range of excellent models.In this review, I will discuss the overview, specifications, pros and cons, features, and alternatives of the Jura A1. Today, we're comparing two models of a popular beginner to mid-level super-automatic espresso machine.

A thermoblock is a heating element in the coffee machine that makes sure water is extracted at the correct temperature: 90-96C.

The presence of a thick crema proves the coffee beans used to make the drink were fresh, while it will be notably absent if stale beans are used. Please note that we have not been given any free products, services or anything else by these companies in exchange for mentioning them on the site.