Jura-Capresso ENA5 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Centers

Have had the machine for about 3 weeks now and so far the machine is doing great. Got it refurbished for $599 through JL Hufford (recommended company). To get a $1200 machine (brand new) for $600 (pre-brewed) is a great deal and can't even tell it is previously used.

Very good machine and has several of the bells and whistles that more expensive machines have. Jura Capresso is a very reliable brand and I am very happy with the performance of the machine. Some areas for improvement, but they are very tolerable in the overall scheme of things. Sorry for the long review but wanted to make it as helpful as possible. It took me a lot of research to finally land on this machine.

What I like:

Easy to use.

Makes great pressure brewed coffee and good espresso. Espresso won't be as good as a manual machine but still quite good if you use the right settings and quality beans. This is the same for all super automatics.

Has some basic programmability to remember default settings for 1 cup.

Several ways to customize drinks (water output, grinder fineness, amount of coffee for strong, normal or mild).

FrothXpress system is good if making multiple drinks and looks nicer as the default wand on the machine. Although, I prefer the Dual Frother Plus (traditional wand) for making one cup (more control over temp, froth, etc). TIP: make sure to rinse out the Dual Frother Plus and the FrothXpress after EVERY use. Otherwise, milk will cake up and can cause a steam explosion. Poor reviews based on this from others is user error, not the machine.

Auto self rinsing cycle (when turned on and off) and easy to read indicators for filling water, emptying grounds, fill beans, cleaning, etc.

Relatively quiet operation

1 or 2 spout dispenser

Bypass doser

Tall cup height

Custom Auto off timer (1 hour, 2 hour, etc) to save energy. Zero energy pull when off.

Slim and nice design, quality construction. But still as deep as other machines.

Areas for improvement (tolerable drawbacks):

The temperature of drinks is somewhat inconsistent. Second drink always seems hotter, even after doing the right warm up steps. TIP: Make sure to pre warm the cups with hot water dispenser, this helps a lot.

FrothXpress system does not heat the milk quite as good as the normal wand. TIP: If using the FrothXpress, you can do the steam only feature afterwards to heat the frothed/steamed milk a little more.

No cup warmer. Need to use hot water dispenser. Using the hot water will actually make the cups hotter than a warming tray anyway, but it's just an extra step.

Need to adjust cup size during processing and can't before brewing (if different than the programmed amount).

Small water tank (37 oz). Even for a 2 person home and a few shots per day, you will refill often. Not a big deal really. But heavy users may want to take note.

No Auto On feature for the mornings, no clock and no usage stats. Auto on would be great, but only takes a minute to warm up.

Water filters are expensive ($20, recommended every 2 months). I'd only use if you have hard water or you absolutely feel the need to have filtered water or you don't ever want to descale. Cheaper to descale every few months. Although, with the filter you never have to descale (supposedly).

I wish the steam wand had more range of motion.

*See added notes below review for comments after 2 months of use, and a tip for the steam wand problem*

I wavered between 3 and 4 stars for quite a while trying to decide whether this machine rates as JUST OK or I LIKE IT. The truth is it's right in the middle for me personally.

PROS:

Svelte looks, design is beautiful

I had none of the temperature issues I read so much about with most if not all super autos. All my milk and espresso shots consistently come out HOT HOT HOT.

Adjustable height of the nozzle is brilliant...I move the thing up and down constantly (hint: the closer you put the nozzle to the cup, the more crema you get according to the instructions at least)

Once you get your settings dialed in, it's so easy to make coffee drinks

Small, relative to other superautos (but this is still a monster of a machine)

CONS:

Cost good lord this thing is expensive, and way overpriced in the US. Costs for superautos in Europe are much MUCH cheaper. No idea why so expensive here, maybe tariffs or something. This is the biggest strike against the unit really...cost does not justify what you get in return.

This particular model does not justify the $400 increased cost over the ENA 4 IMO, ESPECIALLY since the main difference is the froth express (which can be added to the ENA 4!)

Froth Express is almost a gimmick IMO and too slow to be of real world use on a regular basis. The company seems to agree with that the way they write about it in the instruction booklet. Even when I am doing two lattes at a time, I find it MUCH faster to just wand-steam enough milk for two in a container, then pour half into one of the cups. The "express" frother is MUCH slower, and you will sit there forever while it spits and foams all over the place. Not to mention the fact that you need to do a lot more cleanup after using it (cleaning out the tube)

Water reservoir is way too small. Note that they market this particular model as smaller intentionally, so I am not really knocking off points for this, but just know that if more than one person will be using this, you will be refilling constantly. Big pain, IMO, and I probably would have chosen a different brand/model for this alone had I known it would be such a constant deal.

If you are not waiting AT the machine when the STEAM function is ready, be prepared to put water into your milk, because it reverts back VERY quickly. Oversight in the design, IMO, but just know that if you aren't there waiting the 30 seconds or so, that you should double check that the STEAM function is still in play, otherwise...water.

Not a huge fan of the design overall. I think the DeLonghi 5500 has it right for those that do milk based drinks a lot, or even the Lattissima. A superauto, IMO, should really be automatic. For instance, with the 5500, you truly just press a button if you want a latte, and you get a latte (because a removable milk container is built into the unit) With the Ena's, you have to separately prepare the milk, then do your shot (or vice versa). Feels more like an automatic than a super automatic in that regard.

the steam wand missle launch is not a myth unfortunately (and will likely scare the bejeesus out of you the first time it happens I liken it to realizing that a bottle rocket or big nasty firework is heading RIGHT TOWARDS YOU :)). This is just piss poor design really, and I can certainly understand others wanting to return the machine over this issue. It's happened to me a couple of times RIGHT AFTER I cleaned the wand thoroughly, so I will chalk this up to design error. My previous espresso maker with wand attachment NEVER did this once in the 8 years I had it (and I rarely cleaned it).

Overall, it would be hard for me to recommend this unit to someone unless the price REALLY came down, BUT I DO like it a lot. Main gripes are that it is not truly automatic for milk based drinks, and that it requires CONSTANT water filling. Between these two issues, I have no doubt that I could knock out coffee drinks with my old espresso maker with frothing wand, just as quickly. Still, it is nice to just have ONE coffee machine on the counter (instead of a grinder, an espresso maker, and a beans container). If DeLonghi machines had better reviews and track records in terms of reliability, I definitely would have gone that route for their cool built in milk container deal alone.

ADDENDUM: After a couple of months of use, I stand by the rating, and will reiterate some points: I partially solved the tiny water tank issue by NOT replacing the filter after it asked me to, and running sans filter (but using filtered water from fridge). This has helped quite a bit as the filter does displace quite a bit of water. The more I have used the unit, the better I have gotten at dialing it in to be able to knock out exactly what I want in terms of strength, volume, etc. There is a learning curve here, maybe a few weeks. Finally, I noticed that many of my shots pulled were very weak, and the unfortunate work around is to take the lid of the bean hopper and kind of stir the beans before and as the machine starts to grind. What was happening was the oilier beans were not sliding into the chamber, and so less beans = weaker pull of course. So my super auto is definitely NOT a "push a button and you're done" type deal like some others I have seen. It takes a LOT of constant maintenance (clean machine, replace filter, empty grounds, fill with water, stir beans, clean frother, etc. For all the work I do behind and along with the machine, as well as having to wait for the steam, I don't think it's a great solution if you are looking for ultimate convenience. One thing it does beat my previous manual morning coffee dance at is cleanliness: using a separate grinder, grinding beans, pouring grounds, tamping, etc with separates always caused a huge mess. The Ena is self contained, so there is virtually no mess (maybe some dripping off the steam wand).

Edited (again): For the unfortunate souls who bought this Ena that regularly want to make steamed milk and coffee drinks, I found a great solution: It's an additional expense ($45-$50, but then again, you probably paid at least $1000 for the Ena, so I think you can afford it!), and another unit on the counter, but so, so worth it. And no danger of being impaled by a steam-powered, scalding hot metal missle! It's the Capresso FrothPro (link below)(note it's not a Jura-Capresso product like this Ena), and there are a couple of advantages beyond not scaring the bejeebus out of you in the morning before you're properly awake:

1. Makes 10x better hot, frothy foam than the attachments on the Ena.

2. No waiting for the single boiler on the Ena to heat up to the temp to make steam...so you can be foaming/frothing/heating your milk WHILE you are making your espresso on the Ena. This to me is the best advantage, which I didn't even think about before buying it.

3. It's COMPLETELY automatic. You literally push a button and wait for it to do it's thing. My wife would NEVER use the steam wand on our Ena for her lattes, (not even because of the inherent danger), just because she didn't want to sit there holding the cup under the steam wand forever. This solves that problem, and she is now completely self-sufficient in making her lattes! (we live in a hard world, I know).

4. This thing screams quality. So well made, it's one of those things that you realize you paid a premium for, but the quality and functionality is so good, that you don't mind. I actually smile every time this thing has finished doing its deed. Don't usually smile at products!

http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-202-04-frothPRO/dp/B003LXY2HA/ref=sr_du_1_map?ie=UTF8&qid=1327850981&sr=8-1

My steam wand (even after trying several fixes, including the one suggested using the braces rubberbands) finally would just constantly shoot off every time I would use it, so I got fed up and took matters into my own hands. Didn't want to go through the hassle of sending the big monster back to the mfr for repair (which since I think it's an inherent design flaw, there probably is nothing TO repair).

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Pros: Very easy to customize your cup of coffee controls are intuitive and user friendly; FrothExpress is an awesome feature for steamed or frothed milk; self-cleaning process is very nice, and the machine overall is very low maintenance; makes a consistent, tasty cup of your favorite coffee beverage with excellent crema each and every time!; small footprint takes up less space than just about any coffee maker out there; less than 2 minutes from the time you press the "on" button until you have a fresh brewed, custom coffee drink; the water tank, bean hopper, and dregs box are easily accessed.

Cons: When you set the "auto off" feature, be sure to keep a cup under the coffee nozzle when the machine turns off, it rinses the nozzles, and will splash the machine and counter otherwise (this is a minor annoyance); the water tank and bean hopper will need to be refilled often, because you WILL hit this machine a lot (since this is a function of the small machine footprint, I don't really mark it down on this basis, but wanted readers to be aware); the FrothExpress spews a little water before the steamed/frothed milk flows; That's it!

My wife and I bought this for ourselves for Christmas, and we have absolutely no regrets. The only question remaining for me is the longevity of the machine. We'll have to see on that one.

Dealing with Amazon was awesome, as usual, and we had our machine in a matter of a few days. Set up was very easy, and the included CD made it fun to set up and use. I know this machine is a major investment, but in my opinion all coffee lovers will get much use and enjoyment out of this machine.

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We switched from a Nespresso machine to the Jura ENA 5 some weeks ago, because we loved the sleek compact design, and felt that the Nespresso system was wasteful.

The Ena 5 has been a huge disappointment in terms of reliability and usability less so the quality of the espresso.

Reliability: after only *19 days*, the machine failed on us. When set to "2 cups" it started to dump the coffee in the internal tray, instead of in the cups. The Jura hotline confirmed that the machine was faulty and should be replaced. However, after receiving the machine and confirming that it was probably a production error, they insisted rather obnoxiously on a repair rather than replacement since the machine was older than 14 days. The arrogance with which Jura treats its customers is typical of businesses that enjoy a strong market position.

Usability: due to the extremely small repositories for coffee beans and water, the machine is continuously prompting to be refilled or emptied. The position of the tap switch directly above the tap is unfortunate.

Quality of taste: In the short time that the machine was working we experimented with a number of quality beans and ground settings, but felt that the coffee was good, but didn't quite come close to the quality of the Nespresso machine (which was still working after 4 years!). I am also not convinced that the TCO of the Nespresso system is so bad after all, and the customer service was always excellent.

I would strongly recommend anyone from purchasing the Jura machine.

**Update October 2009**

After repair the machine worked for a further 6 weeks before failing again with the same failure mode!! Jura again refused to replace the machine. We received it back again today, and are just waiting for it to break once more.

You have been warned!

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The Swiss made Ena5 is the low end of high end coffee makers $1,200. As perfectos (coffee snobs) call it,"superautomatics". The Ena5 makes good, rich coffee. Great crema! Nice, frother. It's easy to use. The only drawback, and it's a BIG one is that the coffee isn't as hot as most people would like it. If you linger over your coffee, your out of luck. Short of paying $3,000 plus to get perfection (with NO guarantees) I'll give this Ena5 a fair chance. I absolutely love the slim look. Doesn't take up a lot of space on the counter. Very easy to use & maintain. American coffee machines are super inferior in every way.

Update: I've had the Ena5 for a year & a half and absolutely love it. Can't wait to have my coffee each morning. If it broke tomorrow, I would have to order a new one asap.

Melitta Cone Filter Manual Coffeemaker 6 Cup, 1-Count

Being a lifelong coffee fiend, I've tried literally EVERY type and brand of coffee-making device known to mankind over the last 30 years: standard electric drip coffee makers, percolators (not recommended to anyone with an appreciation for coffee and functioning tastes buds), French presses, vacuum pump units, microwave gizmos for which one needs an engineering degree to figure out, etc., but I keep coming back to this one.

It's definitely low tech, but it does what it's designed to do, e.g. make a terrific pot of coffee with minimal hassle. Other reviews have described the process of using this as being additionally cumbersome (given the need to boil water separately beforehand} but I don't personally find that to be the case. I keep a teakettle of filtered water on my stovetop, and when I'm ready to make coffee, I turn the burner on, and while the water is heating, I measure the coffee out, and then once the water is near boiling, simply pour over the grounds. The entire process takes about five to seven minutes, start to finish, about the same time as an electric drip unit would take.

The unit -which essentially works similarly to more stylish (but also considerably more expensive) Chemex coffemaker -has several advantages over other coffee making methods: because the water is manually boiled, one can control the temperature; because the unit is so low tech and has no buttons, switches, bells, whistles or moving parts, it can last for decades (unless one breaks the glass carafe which, being on the clumsy side, I'd done more than once -but then they're so inexpensive to replace that it's really not that big a deal; also, the carafes of electric drip units are equally fragile); if one has a gas stove, as I do, coffee can be made, even during a power failure.

Cleanup is simple: toss the filter full of used grounds in the trash, and after the coffee is consumed, rinse out the filter cone and the carafe. There's no reservoir to collect nasty sediments like an electric drip unit, no grungy screen and plunger to disassemble and scrub like a French press.

If a new coffee making technology is introduced, I will surely try it, but doubt I will find something else that is as inexpensive or reliable as the Melitta Manual coffee maker.

EASY OF USE

I've used the Mellita Coffee System for about 40 years. I find the system more convenient than coffee machines.

> If the power goes off, you can still make coffee if you have a gas stove or a camp stove.

> It is easy to brew exactly the amount of coffee you want, and exactly the strength that you want---including adjusting to new roast and grinds. You can even mix caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees if you wish.

> In a way, the Mellita system is more "sanitary". It is easy to forget a used filter in a coffee maker, maybe for weeks if you go on a vacation, and find a fungus garden in there. You can't ignore a used Melitta filter, because it is out in the open. If you forget a used Melitta filter, it and the coffee grinds just dry out. It is also much easier to wash the Melitta components---just a quick rinse under the tap is usually good enough. Caveat--some types of coffee are oiler than others---you may need to actually wash your cone and carafe if a quick rinse is not sufficient.

SIZE OPTIONS

The carafes for which the "6 cup" and "10 cup" systems can nominally hold 6 or 10 cups off coffee (filled to the brim), but that is really irrelevant. A more important consideration is cups vs mugs. How many people still drink "cups" of coffee? So, it is the "mug-capacity" (1 mug = 1 1/2 cups) of the filters and cones which really counts.

#2 filters/cones

Recomemnded: 1 cup

Practical Maximum: 1 mug

Theoretical Maximum: 2 cups

#4 filters/cones ("6 cup system")

Recommended: 1-2 mugs

Practical Maximum: 2 1/2 mugs

Theoretical Maximum: 4 mugs

#6 filters/cones ("10 cup system")

Recommended: 2-3 mugs

Practical Maximum: 4 mugs

Theoretical Maximum: 6 mugs

However, I don't follow my own recommendation: In the morning, I want coffee "now!" I often run out of patience trying to brew even 1 mug of coffee using #4 filter/cones. On the otherhand, the #6 filter/cones holds a whole mug of hot water in one quick pour, and drains about as fast as you can continue to pour the water in---so I find it very convenient for brewing 1 to 2 mugs of coffee at a time, and on rare occasions to easily brew 4 mugs (6 cups) of coffee. However, in this case, the hot water has little time to extract the flavor from the coffee. To compensate, I grind my coffee very finely. I could simply use more coffee, but that would be wasteful.

The #6 filters/cones ("10-cup system") is faster and more flexible, at a slightly higher cost for the filters. Melitta Cone Filter Coffeemaker 10 Cup, 1-Count If you are patient and your space is very limited, such as in a camper, boat, or in a college dorm, or if you really want only 1 or 2 mugs of coffee at a time, #4 filter/cones (the so-called "6 cup system") is a good choice.

GRINDS OF COFFEE

If you usually brew the "recommended" or fewer number of mugs of coffee, then very-finely ground coffee is recommended. If you usually brew the the "recommended" or more number of mugs at a time, then a medium grind coffee may work best. Most supermarket "fine grind" is actually a medium grind. If you brew more than the "practical maximum" a medium-coarse grind will work better. If you grind your own coffee in an electric grinder, "coarse" is only a second or two, medium-fine is perhaps 10 seconds, and very fine is perhaps 30 seconds, until the pitch of the sound changes, indicating that no more grinding is taking place.

REUSE

If you use very-fine grind, then discard the used filter when finished (because most of the flavor will be extracted, and the filter will be clogged up by the fine grinds). If you use a medium grind, then you can optionally reuse the grinds in the afternoon to make a second batch of coffee (which will be lower in caffiene). Coffee-freaks may object to reusing grinds, but it works just fine.

FORMULA

Regardless of the grind, you have to use the same formula for the TOTAL amount of coffee actually made, i.e., 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per mug, depending on your taste, brand, etc.

FILTERS

Presumably, brown filters are easier on the environment---and on you, less chemicals having been used to manufacture them. Unfortunately, #6 filters are hard to find in most grocery stores, but easy to purchase via Amazon. Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12) Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 2, 100-Count Filters (Pack of 6)Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, White, No. 6, 40-Count Filters (Pack of 12) In an emergency, you can use #4 filters in a #6 cone, but you'll regret it (having been spoiled by the convenience of #6 filters).

RECOMMENDATIONS ON MAKING GOOD COFFEE

>>Use fresh unchlorinated water if possible. Do not use "softened", "sparkling", or "mineral" water. If you let an open pitcher of water sit on a counter for a few hours (or overnight), most of the chlorine will evaporate. The best way to get pure water is a reverse-osmosis system. Bring the water to a quick boil, but don't leave it boiling too long--that will flush out the dissolved oxygen, leaving the coffee tasting flat.

>>There is a huge difference between brands and roasts. Experiment and enjoy. However, even more important is freshness---which is the greatest challenge. How can you know if the coffee is fresh? The easiest way is to signup with a service such as Gavelia, Boca Java, or Coffee Bean Direct--whose only business is providing you with freshly roasted (and freshly-ground if you wish) coffee.

>>Particularly if you do not use a "coffee service", its best to buy whole beans and grind them just before brewing. A $15 grinder Krups 203-42 Fast Touch Coffee Grinder, Black is as good as a $200 grinder. It takes only a few seconds to grind a batch of coffee while waiting for the water to boil.

>>For newbees, "French" or "dark roast" coffee is rich and bitter, and usually brewed "stong". Light roasts are more complex, but some are acidic, and are usually brewed and drank more like tea. Light roast Indonesian coffee is particularly complex. Caveat, "complex" does not necessarily mean flavorful---some dark roasts are wonderful, but it is probably harder to find a good dark roast. The Coffee Bean Direct Assorted Whole Bean Coffee Sampler, 9-Pound Box available from Amazon is a good way to explore the varieties of coffee.

>>The filter cone and carafe should be rinsed off after every use, otherwise your coffee can be contaminated with stale oils. A weekly wash in the dishwasher won't hurt.

>>Elsewhere, you'll read endless nonsense about the exact water temperature, how fast or how slow to pour the water, the value of porcelain vs plastic cones, preheating the cones with hot water, how finely ground the coffee should be, etc. It's all nonsense (except possibly to engineers who design coffeemakers). 99% of what matters is the quality of the ingredients: water and coffee. You want fresh oxygenated chlorine-free salt-free water, and good quality recently-roasted and recently-ground coffee.

SAFETY

It is easy to forget the glass carafe on a hot stove. I broke at least 6 carafes before I purchased a whistling teakettle. Revere 2-1/3-Quart Whistling Tea Kettle NEVER use the carafe to boil water or reheat coffee. The flood of water might crack a ceramic stovetop, or put out a the flame of a gas stove---both causing catastrophic problems. Use your microwave to reheat (1 mug of coffee = 30-45 seconds); it's faster and safer.

It is important to take care to pour the boiling water into the filter, not between the filter and the filter cone. It is any easy accident to make. To minimize such accidents, fold over the "joined" edges of the filters so that the filter opens wider. If you are a particular klutz, a quick rinse with a little cold water before you add the ground coffee can "glue" the filter to the cone.

SUGAR IN YOUR COFFEE?

Purist insist that coffee should always be drank black. While I tentatively agree, I can't. My taste-buds are overly sensitive to bitterness. However, I have found that pure Stevia Pure Stevia Extract Powder by Kal 3.5 oz is a good replacement for sugar for me. Oddly, it isn't as sweet as sugar, but is just as effective in cutting the bitterness, which is what I really need. Truvia and other brands in packets or described as "spoonable" contain bulking agents which effect the flavor and leave a yucky residue, and are comparatively expensive. KAL Pure Stevia contains no bulking agents and is very economical.

SALT IN YOUR COFFEE?

It's a naval tradition. I've found that a few grains of sea-salt in a cup of light-roast coffee can be pleasant, but not so compelling that I make a habit of it. However, a little salt is more noticeable (in a good way) in ice coffee.

MILK IN YOUR COFFEE?

If the purpose is just to cut the acidity, then you need to try a different coffee or brewing method. If the purpose is to cut the bitterness, you might want to try stevia instead. If you simply like milk in your coffee---I say, indulge yourself with a little real (not fake) half-and-half, or even heavy cream. I usually drink my coffee black with a little stevia, but for a rare desert cup, real sugar and real cream are essential.

GENERAL SHOPPING RECOMMENDATION

After major grocery shopping expeditions, sit down at your computer with your reciept, and check if you can buy any of the non-perishables through Amazon. When you find items (even if more expensive than you just paid), put the item on your Amazon wish list, and add a note to the wish list of the price you just paid. Check your wish list frequently, and when you see an item you need at a bargain price, buy it.

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When you have the money and want a fancy manual drip maker, you can look at Chemex or Bodum. But, if you want good coffee at a good price, this is it. In our day coffee came in a 16 oz can and we drank whatever was cheapest. Now kids know the difference between Robusta and Arabica and go to a local roaster on the day their regional favorite is being roasted. Fancy Auto-Drip machines don't heat the water hot enough, build up calcium, and don't immerse all the grind correctly. French pots let silt and bitter elements of the coffee through. This method takes some time and effort, but if you like good coffee, its worth it. This coffee maker goes for about the price as a bag of good coffee.

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No muss no fuss no noise in the time it takes to boil the water I can have a perfect great tasting cup of cofee! Nothing to break down easy to clean.

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just follow the directions.

it's not too small like a 4-cup or too big...like a 10 or 12-cup maker.

just right.

if you don't know how to use it or have anything thing in your experience to compare with it, don't bother to review it!

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Didiesse Frog Espresso Machine For E.S.E Pods in Black

I wish I could give this a better rating. The 'jaws' clamp down on the ese pods and make a great cup of espresso. The large water storage unit is clean and a great idea. the only problem was that after approximately 80 cups the pump burned out and the warranty service is in Italy.

I have had this machine for 4 months now and I've used it to demo coffee pods that I sell in multiple small businesses around the area I live in.

It has gone through 2 boxes of 200 pods each (so 400 pods) and it has never had a problem. I just like the way it really clamps down on the pods forcing ALL the water and pressure trough the coffee and not out on the sides. It works great for me and the fact that I can just pop in water bottles in the "tank" is just great and avoids a whole lot of mess and spills.

Compared to other machines I've had it just performs better. And I am not sure about after sales assistance, but my guess is that getting in touch with whom it was purchased for should get the help needed, or alternatively, it's not exactly a space rocket, any decent repair shop should be able to fix it.

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Kuchenprofi Stainless Steel Foam Cup

Makes frothing easy, and comes out perfect. Size of cup is perfect for that enjoyable latte, or cappucino. Love the handle. Never burn our hands again, using a bowl.

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Jura-Capresso Cleaning Tablets for All Capresso and Jura-Capresson Coffee Machines, Pack of 25

I can't believe people actually think it's reasonable to pay $46.95 for 25 cleaning tablets! You can buy a jar of 200 Urnex Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablets for $20.75; they will work just as well as the vastly overpriced Jura Capresso tablets. Save your money and don't buy this product.

We use our Jura Capresso espresso maker constantly so this quantity pack of cleaning tablets is a great benefit and savings.

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This 25 pack of cleaning tabs is much cheaper per tablet than the 6 pack from Jura Capresso. But I do think these little soap tablets are very expensive. Still, I don't want to risk using some other brand on my Jura Capresso for risk of damaging it and possibly voiding its warranty.

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I order these about once a year and so it is not a big deal to pay $40 for the correct item when I know how long it will last.

I have had several Jura automatic machines and I would not put any cleaner in them other than the one Jura says. The Jura machine is too big of an investment to start getting cheap on the cleaners.

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The expiration date on this item was too near to allow usage of 25 tablets. I had to return.