Jura-Capresso 13421 ENA4 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, Ristretto Black/Platinum Front
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Jura-CapressoBrand: Jura-Capresso
Model: 13421
Color: Ristretto Black/Platinum Front
Product features:
- Espresso machine with stainless-steel-lined thermoblock and 18 bars of pressure
- Grinds, tamps, brews, and cleans in under 60 seconds--at the touch of a button
- Conical steel burr grinder; pre-ground coffee funnel; removable water tank; frother
- Customizable strength, temperature, and amount; rotary dial for easy programming
- Measures 17 by 9 by 14 inches; 2-year limited warranty
- Jura 63801 Auto Cappuccino Concentrate, 250 ml
- Jura 67083 Cool Control Milk Cooler
- Jura 66281 Descalling Tablets for Jura-Capresso Automatic Coffee and Espresso Centers, 9 Pack
- Jura Cleaning Tablets for all Capresso and Jura-Capresso Automatic Coffee Centers, Pack of 6
- Jura 67879 Clearyl Water Care Cartridge for ENA
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Jura-Capresso 13421 ENA4 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, Ristretto Black/Platinum Front
Customer Review: Makes wonderful coffee
Summary: 5 Stars
This is our second Jura Capresso machine, and, although we've only had it for a few weeks now, we couldn't be happier with it. We bought it to replace a Jura Capresso Impresso machine that we had bought here on Amazon about a few years ago that just gave out on us. Before that, we had had a Saeco automatic machine, but we've found that we like the Jura one better: it puts out stronger coffee, looks sleeker and nicer sitting on the countertop, and is easier to keep clean. This ENA4 also has a smaller footprint than our past two machines.
This is also easy to use, and the instruction manual it comes with is very thorough.
My husband uses just cream in his coffee and espresso, but I usually drink mine as caffe lattes. For such, I use either skim milk, soy milk creamer, or coconut milk creamer, and it has steamed all three beautifully, leaving me with wonderful foam, if I desire it.
One big piece of advice is that when you have an automatic machine like this, you shouldn't use oily or greasy beans. We buy beans from a local coffee brewer or stock up on the Lavazza Super Crema Espresso beans and get them on Subscribe and Save. Using the proper beans will ensure that you have a nice crema on the top of your coffee.
The upkeep of the Jura is also more expensive than that of a Saeco. The cleaning tablets and Clearyl filters you have to buy can add up, so just know that upkeep of this machine is another cost to factor in. I think we have to replace the filter about once every three to four months, that is with us making about five to ten shots of coffee/espresso each day.
Several other reviewers commented that the water tank is pretty small on this machine, and that is definitely true. I usually have to fill it each morning, but it's not too much of a pain. Since the tank sits at the back of the machine on this model, though, you'll need to be have room to slide it up and out of the back area.
A few other reviewers mentioned that this makes weak coffee, but I don't agree at all. The type of beans you use makes a huge difference, and we've found that the Jura makes cafe- or restaurant-quality espresso.
Additionally, be very careful when cleaning the dredge drawer (with the grounds in it) that you move the steamer wand out of the way. I accidentally bumped the one a few days after we'd gotten this, and didn't realize that it had come dislodged; when I went to steam my milk, the bottom blew off, shooting out hot steam. I noticed that in a comment to another review for this machine, someone left a link for how to fix this.
Overall, we love our Jura! It's one of our more expensive household "toys," but, if you're serious about your coffee, you'll love having one of these coffee centers. After all, it's the little things in life that make a difference, right?
I will also try to update my review after we've had this awhile longer.
Salut!
UPDATE ON 8/5/10: We're still loving this machine. As I mentioned in my original review, the upkeep on it is a bit expensive, but it makes incredible coffee, is easy to use, and is simple to clean.
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Description of Jura-Capresso 13421 ENA4 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, Ristretto Black/Platinum Front
The Jura-Capresso ENA4 is the world's slimmest Automatic Espresso and Coffee machine, only 9.5-inches wide. If you want the freedom to choose any coffee bean you like, the genuine flavor of the bean in your cup and the option to adjust the strength of the coffee to suit your taste?.then look no further. Make ENA, which comes from the Greek meaning number ONE, your first choice.. The ENA4 is economical to use With an innovative zero energy switch the ENA4 draws no standby energy and when the unit is used infrequently the Energy Save Mode can be switched on to reduce power consumption to an absolute minimum. ENA4 has single button operation. Simply turn and push a button and enjoy. Programming the ENA4 is simple and intuitive. The programming and maintenance buttons are concealed behind an elegant panel. With the Rotary Switch and the interactive display, navigating through the programming mode or the automatic cleaning and maintenance program is a snap. The ENA4 has Platinum front and top panels and Ristretto Black side panels.Espresso Machines
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