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Remanufactured Jura-Capresso 13187 Impressa E8 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Jura-Capresso
List Price: $1,125.00
Buy Refurbished: $499.00
Rating:  7 reviews
Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 26.4
Dimensions (in): 16 x 11 x 13.5
Model: 13187.99
UPC: 794151421004
EAN: 0794151421004
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| Features:
| • | Remanufactured 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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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
changed my life October 30, 2008
Zaftig Artist (SLC Utah)
I didn't consider upgrading to an automatic espresso machine until I saw prices on Saeco's littler machine. I know that Jura-Capresso is a great espresso machine manufacturer but new machines were always cost-prohibitive. I used to grind my own beans and clean my espresso machine daily after brewing. Those days are gone with this dream machine. It brews a superb espresso and saves me hours of cleaning time. I can set it to whatever I choose to brew and walk away, knowing that it automatically stops brewing based on my settings. I've steamed and frothed milk and brewed tea with hot water from the E8. I love it and recommend it as often as I can.
 Very good, but problems for frothing June 11, 2008
A. Sayedi (Pittsburgh, PA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this machine about two months ago and I really like it. It automatically does everything and you only have to enjoy the coffee! If you use good Espresso beans, it's really better than Starbucks. The only problem it has is with frothing and steaming. It's very easy to make a mess while steaming or frothing! Remember that this machine can not give you a good foam. (I have not used the frothXpress Plus which is sold separately)
WOW!!! April 28, 2008
Merion18 (Philly)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Where to begin! The machine is amazing!! Simple to use IF you read the instructions and watch the video. HOWEVER~ you WILL have to experiment with amounts & strengths in order to fine tune your drink. HECK that's the fun part! NOW, the only goofy thing was that neither Aabree or Jura knew what was going on with the order. They both said to contact the other. Meanwhile the machine came in about 5 days sooner than expected~ go figure! I still give it a 5 star rating because of the value & quick shipping.
UPDATE- I've had my Jura for over 3 months now. Normally by now I would be looking for something new and better. Not this time!! I finally found the perfect machine.
This is a wonderful coffee machine April 4, 2008
A. Bartlett (Charlottesville, VA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought the remanufactured machine. I honestly cannot tell that it isn't new. There was nothing to indicate that it was a remanufactured unit.
The coffee the machine makes is creamy. Literally. I used to put a fair amount of sugar and milk in my drip coffee which always tasted bitter to me. I put just a dash of sugar and no milk in this coffee. It's that much better.
I'm using french roast beans and the mild setting to make an americano coffee. I haven't used the machine to make expresso. Not sure when I'll get around to that.
You do not have to clean this machine very often. I refill the water daily, clean out the grinds and tray about one a week and have not yet had to do the cleaning routine (suggested every 200 cups). This machine is very easy to use and doesn't require a lot of maintenance (like the weekly cleaning other machines require).
Overall, highly recommended and worth the money if you like to drink lots of coffee.
Coffee Lovers: This is an excellent machine! March 5, 2008
K. Wilson (Chicago, USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This compact attractive machine is an excellent choice for use at home or perhaps a small office environment. The E8 makes creating expresso drinks easy and mess-free. It provides full control over the size and strength of each cup or shot you make.
Pros of this machine:
- The machine and milk steamer both heat up quickly.
- The water and bean containers are large enough that they do not require constant filling.
- The machine is automatic. Press a button or two and the machine grinds beans, produces coffee, then discards used beans and self-cleans.
- There is an available addon which converts the E8 to a super-automatic. This attachment will store milk in a refrigerated container and then auto-froth milk for cappucinos etc.
- The machine can use both whole beans or pre-ground coffee.
- The cleaning cycles are easy to perform and overall the machine is not difficult to maintain.
- Most importantly, this machine makes an excellent cup of coffee or expresso drink. Other reviewers said "good as Starbucks," I say "better than Starbucks" if you use the right coffee beans.
NOTE: The milk steaming wand that comes standard with this machine is all most people would need. It works well for creating a couple of lattes or cappucinos. The Dual Frother Plus might be worth buying if you do a lot of entertaining and need to make a lot of drinks in a hurry.
Cons of this machine:
- After making coffee the machine disposes of used coffee grounds in small internal container. This container fills up fast and needs to be emptied often.
- The Clearyl water filters can be hard to find (but they are optional and only need to be changed every few months).
- Each time the machine cleans itself, water pours from the spouts and collects in a shallow tray. The tray fills up quickly and becomes a gross mess of coffee residue, water and even mold (if you don't clean it often enough). I recommend that you keep a plastic cup near the machine and use it capture the water as it comes out. If you prevent the water from collecting in the tray it makes keeping the machine clean much easier.
In summary, I have never once regretted buying this machine. I have had one for almost two years with no significant problems. My machine paid for itself in less that a year in what I saved not going to Starbucks and other cafes.
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