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Jura-Capresso 13187 Impressa E8 Super-Automatic Espresso Machine, Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Capresso
Buy Refurbished: $499.00 (On sale from $1,350.00)
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Rating:  39 reviews
Color: Black/Silver
Shipping Weight (lbs): 35
Dimensions (in): 16 x 11 x 13.5
MPN: 13187
Model: 13187
UPC: 794151410091
EAN: 0794151410091
ASIN: B00066814A
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| Features:
| • | 1450-watt automatic espresso machine with 18-bar pump and ThermoBlock heating unit | | • | Solid-steel conical burr grinder; LED display; 64-ounce removable water tank | | • | Dual Frother Plus for steaming milk; electronic water-level sensor; auto shut-off | | • | Cleaning tablets, Clearyl filter, water-hardness indicator strip, scoop, and video included | | • | Measures 11 by 13-3/5 by 17 inches; 1-year limited warranty for household use |
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Product Description
Capresso's Impressa E8 is equipped with all the necessary high-tech features for brewing superb espresso, cappuccino, lattes and long crema coffees in just 60 seconds. The powerful 1450-watt, 18-bar power pump has a ThermoBlock heating system that promises fast, continuous operation at home or business. The easy-to-read LED display (in seven languages) indicates brew strength from mild to normal to strong, and even displays the cup size while the machine is brewing as well as keeping count of how many drinks you have previously made. You can even select whether you want a standard or robust aroma. To use, select whether or not you want one cup or two then select the size of cup you have from one ounce to eight ounces (for two cups, the machine automatically makes double your selected one cup capacity). Beverages are dispensed in either one or both of the height-adjustable, dual coffee spouts. Next, a commercial-grade, solid steel, conical burr grinder (with six fineness settings) grinds from 5 to 15 grams of coffee (there is a separate funnel for already-ground, decaf or flavored coffees). The 8-oz. bean container lets you grind up to 30 portions before refilling it. A two-step pre-infusion cycle moistens and conditions the grounds for maximum flavor and a perfect crema topping. The patented Clearyl water filtration system gives you clean, great tasting coffee every time with
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Perfect Brew March 4, 2008
E. Wag (Ca)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Makes a perfect cup of espresso. Wonderful Americano. Easy to use, "must" read instructions first. Made the "big" mistake of not installing the water filter, in less then a month needed to decalcify the machine but decalcifying tablets were not included with it. If you have hard water you must keep the machine maintained well. A little time invested in this is well worth it.
With what was spent at Starbucks this machine will pay for itself in less than 6 months.
Jrra-Capresso Espresso Machine - GREAT!! March 3, 2008
Rockeymtns (Littleton, CO USA)
This is truly an outstanding addition to our kitchen. I brought mine based upon visiting friend from work and have not regretted it for a moment. Someone did complain about a failure in their machine. That is actually a benefit because they are returned and fully checked out and resold but at a SIGNIFICANT discount, which is how I bought mine and have not experienced any problems unless one included drinking more really good coffee throughout the day. Now time to head downstairs for another cup!
coffee convenience December 29, 2007
Teranika (Vancouver, BC, CANADA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this machine about two years ago. At the time I thought it was pricey, but decided that in the long run, it would pay off. It has.
PROS:
CONVENIENCE. There is nothing like coming down in the morning, pressing a button, and having a good coffee, which is freshly ground for you while you wait. The separate boilers allows you to immediately switch from foaming milk to producing espresso.
EASE. My partner and parents (who wouldn't touch my Gaggia classic because it was too complicated) all use this machine without hesitation.
DURABILITY. After two years, our well-used machine (2-3000 cups) has not needed a repair.
VERSATILITY. The coffee bypass is extremely convenient, given that my partner and I frequently prefer different roasts - it is very simple for one of us to grind our own and use the bypass to produce our preferred cup.
ECONOMY. The initial price tag for this machine is high. But when you compare it with the cost of buying 1-2 cappuccinos per day from your local barista...you can quickly see that the machine pays for itself.
CONS:
COFFEE QUALITY: Very very good, but I suspect that the pressures are just not quite high enough to make the coffee of nirvana. Still very good.
FOAM QUALITY: We've never been able to produce the perfect foam from this machine, but again the quality is high enough, and the convenience makes it worth it.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE: The machine does require regular (about every 5 wks) cleaning and descaling, using tablets purchased from the manufacturer. It's a slight inconvenience, but the procedures are easy to follow and take about an hour each.
*****
UPDATE THREE YEARS AFTER PURCHASE: After three years of use, our Jura has started giving us an "Error 8" message and its first major repair, which is to replace a large chunk of the brew group. The repair guy claims that this is a common error for this machine, and is expected to cost us ~$150. We also estimate that we pay about $100/year for cleaning tablets. I still really love this coffee machine (we use is several times every day) but thought that these additional maintenance costs would be useful to see in a review.
Jura Capresso - no ka oi!! December 22, 2007
ellie (Lawai, HI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
No Ka Oi means the "best" in Hawaiian. We have had our Jura Capresso E8 for over a year. We have had problems with it but customer service at Capresso has been the very best. We had to return it recently because the darn thing kept telling us to clean the machine when it had recently been cleaned and we got tired of seeing the message.
While it was at repair I had to use my traditional Moka pot to make espresso. It took ten minutes from start to finish!! grind the beans, tamp the beans, add the water, put on the side of the electric burner, watch and listen. Boy did we miss our machine!! I emailed Capresso Repair while the machine was there and asked if they could make the espresso stronger like my Moka pot when it came back. Yup. They did so.
I don't know what the real differences are between this bottom of the line Capresso and the $4000 ones that I see at William Sonoma, but they look very similar -- same size water tank, same size coffee dispenser, etc. If there is less plastic I don't care. This one sure keeps me far away from Starbucks. I can't even stand their espresso anymore!!
Aloha,
Ellie
 You can make bad coffee for much less money November 21, 2007
F. Pryor (San Francisco)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
All the reviews at WholeLatteLove were glowing except for one which said that this unit produces weak coffee. My experience with the machine confirmed this opinion. A fully-automatic machine gives you very little control over how the coffee is made inside the machine so you're stuck with what it produces. If you like a darker, more flavorful roast, this machine demands that you set the coarsest grind which reduces the flavor and intensity of the brew. Which is what you choose a dark roast for in the first place.
The machine WAS impressively convenient; a triumph of technology on the countertop. For a mediocre result.
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