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Jura E8 (older model) review

Jura E8 (older model)

CHOICE Expert Rating

60%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • None to mention.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK taste test score.
  • Borderline milk frothing.
  • Very poor for coffee temperature consistency when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • It produces weak coffee when making two cups at a time or a double shot resulting in a watered-down flavour.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
60%
Taste test score
60%
Ease of use score
80%
Milk frothing score
50%
Coffee temperature consistency score
10%

Sustainability

Warranty
25 months
Country of origin
Portugal
Shop Ethical rating
B

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Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$2,390.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Automatic
Coffee strength settings
Yes (8)
Measured heat-up time
45 sec
Frothing ready
Instantaneous
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.9
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
15
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
35 x 28 x 45
Weight (kg)
9.8
Website
au.jura.com
Items supplied
Espresso machine, milk hose, water filter, power cable, measuring spoon, milk jug, milk system container and cleaner, 2 cleaning tablets, fine foam frother nozzle, water hardness tester

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Yes (after 15 and 30 minutes, and 1 to 9 hours at hourly intervals)
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Grinder adjustment
Hopper empty warning
Cup counter
Dregs box full indicator
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (2 settings)
Adjustable coffee dispensing height/depth
Yes / No
Removable group for cleaning
Wash / cleaning cycle
Decalcifying cycle
Can use pre-ground coffee
Water hardness adjustable
Instructional DVD supplied
Other features
"Expert Mode" allows the user to select 1 personal profile which can be saved in the memory; light above the cups; 8 pre-programmed drink selections

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