Jura E8 INTC Piano White Automatic Coffee Machine 15662

TLDR: the E8 makes the best coffee I’ve had and is simple to use and simple to maintain.I bought the Jura E8 after months of analysis into which super automatic was the one I would pull the trigger on. I knew after a day it was going to be a Jura, but I struggled to find which was the right model. If you’re like me, this was a very big investment and I wanted to get it right. So far, after two weeks, I think I can say that I made the right choice. This machine is simple to use, simple to clean, and makes a phenomenal cup of coffee or shot of espresso. The coffee only drinks are made with the center spout and the coffee and milk drinks are made completely with the right spout. No need to move the cup or turn a nob to add milk, just click the button and it’s done. ... MoreTLDR: the E8 makes the best coffee I’ve had and is simple to use and simple to maintain.I bought the Jura E8 after months of analysis into which super automatic was the one I would pull the trigger on. I knew after a day it was going to be a Jura, but I struggled to find which was the right model. If you’re like me, this was a very big investment and I wanted to get it right. So far, after two weeks, I think I can say that I made the right choice. This machine is simple to use, simple to clean, and makes a phenomenal cup of coffee or shot of espresso. The coffee only drinks are made with the center spout and the coffee and milk drinks are made completely with the right spout. No need to move the cup or turn a nob to add milk, just click the button and it’s done. This comes with a straw, the milk cleaning bin, and some of the milk cleaning tablets. Cleaning the milk system is so very easy, and needs to be done each day you decide to make a milk drink. The rest of the cleaning is as simple as running the rinse system, dumping the grounds, pouring the water from the dip tray, and rinsing it all off. Making coffee is as simple as touching a button, but to get the flavor you desire you may have to tweak the strength, grind, or serving size, but that is the fun part. Once you get it down, the machine is so consistent that it does the rest!

Pros:-Great hot coffee and milk-based beverages. It starts up fast and has a nice display.-With the onboard screen or the app, you can customize your amount, flavor, tastes, etc, basically everything about the drink-Setup for being very energy efficient from the factory, turns itself off after a set amount of time (we've upped this because it was 20mins)-Holds a large amount of water, more than lesser models in the Jura line-Long time between cleaning cycles with tablets or liquids, however you do have to clean it every day if you use it.Cons:-For any double drinks (which are most of our drinks), it has to brew coffee twice in two different steps. I've used other machines and for a double drink, the other machines just brew more at one time and so they are ... MorePros:-Great hot coffee and milk-based beverages. It starts up fast and has a nice display.-With the onboard screen or the app, you can customize your amount, flavor, tastes, etc, basically everything about the drink-Setup for being very energy efficient from the factory, turns itself off after a set amount of time (we've upped this because it was 20mins)-Holds a large amount of water, more than lesser models in the Jura line-Long time between cleaning cycles with tablets or liquids, however you do have to clean it every day if you use it.Cons:-For any double drinks (which are most of our drinks), it has to brew coffee twice in two different steps. I've used other machines and for a double drink, the other machines just brew more at one time and so they are much quicker.Overall, we do love the machine. The quality and the style is amazing.

I'm one of the few who will likely consider the updated E8 disappointing vs. the cost. Yes...the quality of the coffee drinks is outstanding as usual thanks to Jura's updated bean grinder. But here is where the new E8 falls short of the old E8: 1) Because tank water is now used for the milk cleaning process vs. using tap water, you're filling up the tank more frequently. I get that the new system is more convenient than running to the sink. 2) The lack of an adjustable milk frothing dial and lof a "hot milk" function vs. the old E8. 3) The coffee spout on the milk system (which includes the milk spout) is positioned so far back that if your coffee cup is not flush against the machine, you'll have coffee missing the cup. 4) Getting the milk system detached (for hand ... MoreI'm one of the few who will likely consider the updated E8 disappointing vs. the cost. Yes...the quality of the coffee drinks is outstanding as usual thanks to Jura's updated bean grinder. But here is where the new E8 falls short of the old E8: 1) Because tank water is now used for the milk cleaning process vs. using tap water, you're filling up the tank more frequently. I get that the new system is more convenient than running to the sink. 2) The lack of an adjustable milk frothing dial and lof a "hot milk" function vs. the old E8. 3) The coffee spout on the milk system (which includes the milk spout) is positioned so far back that if your coffee cup is not flush against the machine, you'll have coffee missing the cup. 4) Getting the milk system detached (for hand washing) from the stem is difficult. The little protuberances that require pushing to release the component are poorly designed. 5) For some drinks, the milk frother sputters and milk splatters all over the nice chrome like finish. And it is not because the milk frother is clogged. My first E8 lasted only five years when it began leaking water at the bottom of the machine. Granted, there are some worthwhile improvements on the new E8 - but it is a net loss vs. a net win for this upgraded model at the price tag listed.