Top Recommended Jura Bean to Cup Domestic Machines in South Africa
We will be listing the range of Jura Bean to Cup machines from most affordable to expensive with the pro’s (and cons) of each.
Jura ENA4 (starting from R17,234)
Jura’s entry level machine truly brings the simplicity to coffee with the ENA4. You can make good tasting coffee by the press of a button. With not too many bells and whistles you cannot go wrong with what they offer. The machine is also compact (27.1 x 32.3 x 44.5 cm [W x H x D]), so will be great for apartments or where the space is tight.
Pros:
1. Compact & Light
2. Easy to use
3. Powder chute for ground coffee and beans
Cons:
1. Limited options for drinks (only 4)
2. Small water tank (1.1L), so needs to refill often
3. Bean container small (125gm only)
4. Display very limited
Jura E6 (starting from R21,658.58)
Moving from the ENA4 to the E6 the biggest difference that you have here is the addition of milk-based drinks. The E6 has a total of 11 different drinks to select from, of which Cappuccino is one of them. The display of the E6 is also more advanced (2.8” colour display) and you can change the styles of the coffees according to your needs.
Pros:
1. 11 drinks to select from (including milk-based drinks)
2. Wifi connection to home network
3. Programmable brewing temperature
4. Individual adjustable coffee strength
5. Automatic grinder adjustment
Cons:
1. Limited to 15-20 cups per day in volume
2. Only one thermoblock so you can’t prepare coffee and milk simultaneously
Jura E8 (starting from R26,652)
The E6’s bigger brother/sister is the E8, with 17 different drinks to select from (6 more than the E6). Play around with interesting drinks like cortados, flat whites & americanos and add extra shots of coffee to your drinks. The bigger screen (3.5” colour display) compared to the E6 (2.8” colour display) is also an extra.
Pros:
1. Improved grinder (P.A.G.2 – a step up from the E6)
2. 17 drinks to select from (including milk-based drinks)
3. Wifi connection to home network
4. Individually programmable coffee strength
Cons:
1. Limited to 15-20 cups per day in volume
2. Only one thermoblock so you can’t prepare coffee and milk simultaneously
Jura S8 (starting from R37,980.99)
Although the S8 has less drink options than the E8 (15 compared to the 17), there are a few reasons why the machine has improved from the E8. This is the first domestic machine that can customize each drink to the user’s preference, and you can do so on a 4.3” touchscreen colour screen. The S8 also has active bean monitoring, so it will warn you if you are running low on coffee beans.
Pros:
1. Bigger and better screen (4.3” touchscreen)
2. Customizable drinks
Cons:
1. No Wi-Fi connection to home network
2. Less drink options than the E8
3. Limited to 20-25 cups per day in volume
Jura J8 (starting from R47,800)
This is the pinnacle of domestic Jura bean to cup machines. The J8 has two bean holders with two independent conical grinders able to produce you two different coffees at the press of a button. Split between decaf or caffeinated coffee or store your two most favourite roasters’ coffees next two each other. This is also the domestic unit that can produce the most drinks (31 in total), and they are customizable to meet your personal requirements. The display unit on the J8 is also the best by far (6.7” panorama coffee panel).
Pros:
1. 31 drinks to choose from (customisable)
2. 2 x P.A.G.3+ Coffee Grinders
3. 2 x Coffee Bean Holders (store coffee independently)
4. Wi-Fi connection to home
Cons:
1. None