Jura A1 Ultra Compact Coffee Center 15148 with P.E.P.

I know it's just been a week since I bought the Jura A1, but so far it's a great product and makes and excellent cup of coffee.I don't need any specialty drinks, and on the occasion I have visits that would like something else, I have a milk frother that works as an excellent pair. This makes a great cup of coffee, plain and simple, with 3 different drinks, ristretto, espresso and lungo (or large coffee) and 2 different strength settings... more than enough choices for me.Some of the specs I'd like to highlight:-Quick to turn on and be ready-Quick to brew the coffee-Up to 8 oz of coffee per cup not more, you can program anything in between for all 3 of the choices-The water reservoir and bean hopper are on the small size compared to other machines but it saves space on the counter. Plus, filling both is really easy.-Nice amount of crema, but of course, this also depends on your coffee beans, so experiment until you find the right ones!-Truly one touch, so convenience is great!The technology used in the machine, PEP and Aroma grinder, comes normally on bigger and more expensive machines. So if you don't need a lot of choices and are looking for an extremely good cup and consistent without the need of becoming a barista yourself, the Jura A1 delivers.*** 8 MONTH UPDATESo it's been 8 months of heavy use of the Jura A1, and I love my machine! On average I think in my house we're making at least 6 cups per day, so the machine is been tested well over 1,400 cycles by now... it still works like the first time we got it and makes an excellent cup of coffee.I just finished the 6 pack of cleaning tablets which lasted since I bought it, and have changed the filter 3 times since then. I've been prompted mote times to change the filter but since I use RO water for the machine the filter is not really needed but decided to change it every other time it prompted, when I'm not changing it I just go though the cycle as if I changed it to let the machine keep track of it... So overall I've spent less than $100 for the upkeep of the machine for 8 months, plus the initial investment of the machine, I come to an average of ~$0.60 per cup, which I think is great value for money!! and a bargain for the quality of brew, giving you a few extra $$ to splurge on trying out different coffee beans!Besides your daily cup, one of the things I love is how quickly it brews, which is really handy when I'm entertaining and have to make 10+ cups in a hurry!!

Jura A1 produces a PERFECT espresso, every time (crema yes!). It gets top marks for good engineering and ease of use. Daily maintenance is minimal, just like its footprint in my small kitchen. Self cleaning works flawlessly so far. Most importantly, the espresso it produces is out of this world, best I've ever had (reminds me of Italian espresso I had in Europe years ago... espresso so awesomely delicious that no sugar or cream is necessary)! Different grind settings allow for manual control of the grind, and the extra hopper allows addition of a second, ground coffee choice if a change is wanted. Cleanup of the trays is easy and quick, and the water container is easy to remove and refill. Beautiful design throughout!The chrome base that the cups sit on is quite delicate and easily scratched, so I recommend using only cups with smooth bottoms (my stoneware, rough-bottomed mugs were starting to scratch it up fast). Other than this, the Jura A1 is flawless and looks beautiful in my kitchen. Finally I have a proper coffee station in my own home and I couldn't be happier! I recommend pre-warming the cup, it really improves the taste (I use porcelain cups, together with the "warming" feature in my Breville convection smart oven, for 3 minutes)... pure perfection!

I have used french press, drip coffee makers, nespresso for years that used pods. This machine is by far the harder one to learn how to use. I have had to call the company for help more than once. Their number is permanently applied to the inside of the pull out drawer underneath! However, when you get someone on the phone, they all know exactly how to talk you through the problem. Impressively well versed on their product! I have tried different coffee beans and when it is not good, it makes an awful cup of coffee. If you find the right coffee bean, it makes a wonderful cup of coffee, better than what you can get at the best restaurant or coffee shop. I agree with others who felt the water container is too small. Since the machine rinses itself, it uses a lot more water than usual. You also have to clean out the bottom drawer of all the grounds after about every 5 cups of coffee. Hence, it just seems like I am constantly either filling it up or cleaning it up. All the work is forgotten when you get a great cup of coffee in return.

Una súper máquina a un precio bastante accesible , incluso me atreví a ponerla en un negocio que vendemos 1000 cafés al mes y si no es está dando batalla … quisiera una más grande pero con esta estamos dando abasto .Hace un molido perfecto , tiene las funciones sencillas y el café sale de primera .Poco mantenimiento .

Lo que todos mencionan, el depósito de agua y desechos es pequeño, al igual que el depósito para el café en grano. Pero es una cafetera que saca excelente café y delicioso, la recomiendo para casa.

Excellent automatic one-touch coffee and espresso machine. Saves so much time in the morning. Clean up is super easy and fast. Well worth the heavy price tag. Two minor things that would've made this machine the best: dispense hot water (for tea or just hot water), and use scratch resistant plastic, or make it matte instead of piano finish. Very very proned to micro scratches. Overall still a very fine unit (beats the French press or pour over)

La façon la plus simple et la plus propre a mon avis de faire un excellent café a chaque foisWow

Great coffee machine.This machine makes great coffee and is fully automatic, autoclean itself.I have it for a week now and still love it. I got better quality coffee beans and cost me a fraction of the price than the Nespresso podI bought it to replace my Nespresso Delonghi latissima plus. And mainly to save money on coffee.Yes the machine cost more at the beginning but I save more compared to pods