Jura A1 Super Automatic Coffee Machine, 1, Piano Black

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One cool feature about the Jura A1 is that it will self clean the machine after every 180 cups of coffee brewed. It seems I am not the only one either, as they have put a lot of thought and effort into designing the Jura A1, its not just an espresso machine but also a kitchen sculpture.

The Jura ENA 4 claims to brew four beverages: espresso, coffee, espresso doppio (two 1.5-ounce shots of espresso), and caffe doppio (two coffees, brewed in succession). Some might consider these just two beverages, with the ability to brew two cups of coffee in succession. While it is true the A1 is not the cheapest espresso machine, when you consider the vast array of features you get, then can’t help but be impressed. Clean out your coffee machine at the end of the day. Dispose of spent grounds, flush the internal system through with water, then drain and clean the drip tray. This will ensure that nothing is left stagnant overnight.Release the espresso symbol, and the espresso will brew. The espresso symbol and coffee strength symbol will flash. Some people may be annoyed at the fact that this machine and most Jura’s are made mostly of plastic but it does feel very premium. Firstly, the A1 (similarly tothe now unavailable ENA Micro 1) is a compact machine. This means it's great for small kitchens or if you don't want a bulky coffee machine taking up your worktop. Despite the small size, we think it retains Jura's famous style - so it's not a model that will ruin your kitchen's decor.

As we mentioned earlier, the A1 has three drinks options. There are also two coffee strengths. The one-bean coffee strength option brews using 7g of beans. Meanwhile, for those who prefer a more robust drink, the three-bean option (slightly confusingly, there isn’t a two-bean option) uses 10g. You can also customize the volume of water of each cup size. Let’s take a closer look.Ultimately, it depends on how well you care for and maintain your machine. While true of all types of coffee and espresso machines, that's especially true of super-automatic espresso machines. The J6 has a range of other features. These include a redesigned storage system, allowing you to store the milk pipe and spout out of sight but within easy reach, and a variable brewing chamber. The water filtration system can also automatically detect the water filter using RFID technology. Other features include the company's Pulse Extraction Process for optimal extraction times, a faster version of the Aroma G3 grinder, and "fine foam" technology. Jura will claim the D6 has 7 specialty drinks, but this includes 2x espresso, 2x coffee, hot milk, and hot water so really it’s 3 programmable coffee drinks. Espresso, coffee, and cappuccino. This kind of sleight of hand to give the impression ofmore coffee optionsis industry-wide. Always read what the drinks are, never accept the number quoted as the real number. Being able to pour 2 coffee drinks, albeit not ones with milk, at a time is a useful feature and should be mentioned as a plus over the Jura A1.