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The only problem it has is with frothing and steaming. Remember that this machine can not give you a good foam. I bought this machine about two months ago and I really like it. It's very easy to make a mess while steaming or frothing. (I have not used the frothXpress Plus which is sold separately) It automatically does everything and you only have to enjoy the coffee. If you use good Espresso beans, it's really better than Starbucks.
Normally by now I would be looking for something new and better. I still give it a 5 star rating because of the value & quick shipping. HECK that's the fun part. Not this time. They both said to contact the other. Where to begin.
HOWEVER~ you WILL have to experiment with amounts & strengths in order to fine tune your drink. UPDATE- I've had my Jura for over 3 months now. The machine is amazing. Meanwhile the machine came in about 5 days sooner than expected~ go figure. I finally found the perfect machine. Simple to use IF you read the instructions and watch the video.
NOW, the only goofy thing was that neither Aabree or Jura knew what was going on with the order.
Literally. Not sure when I'll get around to that.You do not have to clean this machine very often. I honestly cannot tell that it isn't new.
It's that much better.I'm using french roast beans and the mild setting to make an americano coffee. I refill the water daily, clean out the grinds and tray about one a week and have not yet had to do the cleaning routine (suggested every 200 cups). I haven't used the machine to make expresso.
I bought the remanufactured machine. I put just a dash of sugar and no milk in this coffee. This machine is very easy to use and doesn't require a lot of maintenance (like the weekly cleaning other machines require).Overall, highly recommended and worth the money if you like to drink lots of coffee.
There was nothing to indicate that it was a remanufactured unit.The coffee the machine makes is creamy. I used to put a fair amount of sugar and milk in my drip coffee which always tasted bitter to me.
This container fills up fast and needs to be emptied often.- The Clearyl water filters can be hard to find (but they are optional and only need to be changed every few months). - The water and bean containers are large enough that they do not require constant filling. The Dual Frother Plus might be worth buying if you do a lot of entertaining and need to make a lot of drinks in a hurry. Pros of this machine:- The machine and milk steamer both heat up quickly.
Press a button or two and the machine grinds beans, produces coffee, then discards used beans and self-cleans.- There is an available addon which converts the E8 to a super-automatic. If you prevent the water from collecting in the tray it makes keeping the machine clean much easier. In summary, I have never once regretted buying this machine. I have had one for almost two years with no significant problems. This compact attractive machine is an excellent choice for use at home or perhaps a small office environment. The E8 makes creating expresso drinks easy and mess-free. This attachment will store milk in a refrigerated container and then auto-froth milk for cappucinos etc. It works well for creating a couple of lattes or cappucinos.
NOTE: The milk steaming wand that comes standard with this machine is all most people would need. - Each time the machine cleans itself, water pours from the spouts and collects in a shallow tray. My machine paid for itself in less that a year in what I saved not going to Starbucks and other cafes. I recommend that you keep a plastic cup near the machine and use it capture the water as it comes out. - The machine can use both whole beans or pre-ground coffee.- The cleaning cycles are easy to perform and overall the machine is not difficult to maintain. The tray fills up quickly and becomes a gross mess of coffee residue, water and even mold (if you don't clean it often enough).
It provides full control over the size and strength of each cup or shot you make. Cons of this machine:- After making coffee the machine disposes of used coffee grounds in small internal container. Other reviewers said "good as Starbucks," I say "better than Starbucks" if you use the right coffee beans. - The machine is automatic. - Most importantly, this machine makes an excellent cup of coffee or expresso drink.
It's easy to use, lets you choose your coffee strength and even cleans itself. I bought this machine for my husband for Christmas. Now he can have his Starbuck's quality coffee at home. It tells you when it's low on coffee beans or water. He's hard to please when it comes to coffee and nothing less than Starbuck's will do. He absolutely loves this machine.
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