I promised all of you a bit more technical information about this ENA-4 Jura-Capresso Automatic Coffee Station that we are featuring right now, and I'm going to be as concise as I can since this is a blog post. However, if you have more questions about it please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected], or call the store at 212-787-2000. You can, of course, always stop in to speak to us in the store; we've helped many, many people with coffee makers over the years, and we'd love to help you, too!
OK! So I was thinking about what kind of information is important for people to know about this machine before welcoming it into their kitchens, so I did a lot of research, and came up with the following:
How do I use the machine? It really is easy; if you've already loaded it with water and beans, you just push the button on the top of the machine, and out comes fantastic coffee. It grinds, tamps, and brews coffee into the cup you set under the adjustable-height spout. Then you turn that same button to tell the machine how much coffee to make for you, and how strong you want it. There is also a place for adding preground coffee, which is great for when you want the occasional cup of decaf (or vice versa!).
It's (almost) all about the grinder. If you talk to enough baristas and coffee experts, you will learn that your grinder is a really, really important factor that can make or break your ability to make great coffee. Or even good coffee. The fineness of the grind and how consistent the particle size is have a significant impact on the flavor, texture, and aroma of the finished product. Happily, Jura-Capresso understands this and has equipped their ENA-4 with a commercial grade, solid steel conical burr grinder. It is capable of producing that fine, even grind that is critical to a great espresso. You can easily spend hundreds (and hundreds) on just a grinder of this quality, so it's a sweet deal to get it for this price in a machine that also makes your espresso for you with the touch of a button! You should also know that the grinder is calibrated by hand during assembly in Switzerland.
This machine is like a refrigerator. By that I mean that it is a kitchen appliance that you should expect to use and enjoy for years and years rather than something disposable. Jura-Capresso makes top-of-the-line automatic coffee centers and their customer service is excellent, and anybody who loves great coffee, or, believe it or not, would like to economize if they frequently buy coffee out. OK, so that wasn't technical information but it's a really important thing to realize.The size is also great; it packs all this excellent technology into a slender, beautiful 14"h x 9"w x 17"l.
It can save you money. Yes, really! Here's how:The average American spends about $30 per month on retail brewed coffee. If you invest in an automatic coffee station like the ENA-4 is, it will pay for itself in only 6-7 months. Plus, the coffee will almost certainly taste much better and there's no standing on line every. single. morning. Just the time savings alone should bump up the timeline, right?
I hope I've given you useful information, and remember, you only have until April 25th to also get all of your free gifts with purchase (use coupon code JURA4U), and it qualifies for free ground shipping in Zabar's Home Zone. Wouldn't your office staff/friends getting married/spouse love one of these?
Check out this video where David Lopez gives us the rundown on why this machine is so great:
A complete overhaul is $230 and they pay for shipping both ways. When you look at it - I've had mine for over 5 years with no problems - I'd rather have Jura Capresso do a complete overhaul and get a practicularly new machine - then buy another brand which doesn't compare.
Posted by: egp | September 06, 2011 at 02:36 PM
If the average American spends $30 a month on retail brewed coffee, how do you expect this machine will pay for itself in 6-7 months? Sounds like government arithmetic to me.
In all fairness, I own an earlier model and it is great when it is working. The earlier comment is a fair warning that they are near impossible to work on and factory service is outrageously expensive.
Posted by: Milton Sandy | August 17, 2011 at 12:42 PM
In fairness to your customer base you should mention that No parts for system repair are available to the consumer Jura will not sell them and forces you to pay shipment and minimum repair charges of $380 for simple repairs they give some lame excuse of UL listing virtually every appliance sold in the US is UL listed and you can buy parts for them fixing a coffee machine is not rocket science so this is just a company policy to control pricing
Posted by: jay wood | June 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM