Jura ENA 4 Full Metropolitan Black #15374

I am usually very reluctant to buy "out of the box" electronics, even if slightly used. But given Amazon's 30 day warranty and the irresistible discount, I decided to buy it. The machine was barely used (I really couldn't tell if it had been at all except for the obvious repacking of some of the parts).Since I am a coffee lover, I did extensive research and this one kept coming up with great reviews. They were all right. Outstanding flavor and very easy to use (doesn't have a frother). I can't go back to any other type of coffee maker (and I have a few of them...). Think of it as that excellent coffee you had at that very fine restaurant that left you wondering "How do they make this coffee?"

We now have 3. The ENA4 base model works well. The E8 provides more flexibility with menu driven options to double the strength and change the coffee portions.Update 2.15.2025. The ENA4 no longer works at all. It spits out a thimble of thick brown liquid and then the 1st and 3rd bean lights blink. Resetting, cleaning etc has no effect. Will be sending this out to try to get it working. Very disappointed for a brand we have depended upon for years.

This machine is the best, i had a Breveille but it was too much work and i could never get the espresso quite right, plus i also wanted to have a regular long coffee with my espresso..after that i got a Nespresso machine, really didn't like any of the flavors..my favorite coffee is Ilys and i decided time to try something that quick, gives you fresh coffee and is convenient with no guessing.I got the Ena 4 because it has all the features you need at a great price, espresso, double espresso, Long Coffee + you can buy any frother to make the milk..i use my Nespresso frother for that. The Ena 4 is very simple and easy to use, no mess, no fuss..and a perfect espresso or cup of coffee every day!

The Good: This machine makes very good espressos to allonges for a semi-automatic coffee maker. It is still lacking in flavor and texture to what I make in my real espresso maker and that is to be expected with the pressurized basket it uses. Nevertheless it is extremely convenient and I don't always have time to make espresso (this machine is also way cheaper than a real espresso setup). For most people the quality of the drinks this makes will be some of the best they have ever had. I roast my own coffee and I am obsessive about coffee. I have tried every method of coffee brewing and most days I use the Jura. This isn't my first Jura, I also own the older ENA 9 and this machine makes better espresso than the ENA 9 probably due to the newer PEP feature and updated grinder (maybe a 15% improvement/increase in flavor from the older model).The Bad: This machine always leaves grounds in the machine that don't make their way into the grounds catch box. Both of the ENA 4 machines I had left excess grounds in the machine like this. I had to send my first machine back after 2-3 months because water stopped flowing through it, I think grounds got stuck somewhere despite me keeping up with cleaning and descaling. If you like dark or even medium-dark roasted coffee (anything with visible oil on the bean) this machinewill not work for you! Dark beans will cause issues with the brewing chamber which will render this machine useless very quickly. Our older Jura can use medium-dark roasts I just have to manually clean it in addition to the cleaning programs every 6 months. We've had our older Jura since 2015 and we've pulled over 12,000 shots through it with minimal issues (my wife still uses it daily).Overall it makes good espresso for a super-automatic but isn't without it's flaws. If it stands the test of time I would recommend it if you don't like darker roasts. As an added note if you want to optimize the quality of the drinks from this machine, you need to adjust the grinder to suit the beans you are using. Make sure to always adjust the grinder while it is grinding, otherwise you may damage it.

I no longer waste money at Starbucks or other coffee shops. This fully automatic espresso maker makes coffee house quality espresso right in your own home. The price is somewhat high, but depending on how often you spend at high end coffee shops, it will easily pay for itself in a year. I've been very happy and the routine maintenance on the machine is simple and quick. Money well spent for a quality coffee drinker.

Love my new machine. Have been purchasing Jura coffee makers for 20 years. Love the new look, small footprint and white color. Makes great coffee. Only downside is you can’t get a full cup of coffee. To fill up a regular coffee cup I have to enter 1 coffee followed by 1 espresso size. I needed to study product details more carefully before purchasing but will make due. This particular model does not come with a milk steamer. It’s not an issue for me but something to keep in mind in you prefer steamed milk.

We used to own the old Jura J5 bought back in 2007 or 2008. That workhorse lasted close to 15 years in a 6 person coffee drinker office. So naturally, I went back to the same brand. We've never used the milk/frother option so we opted for this model.When this machine worked, it made wonderful fresh coffee and espresso.After 6 months, it would only pour 1 oz of bitter liquid. The grinder didn't sound right. We went through a couple cleaning cycles but it would only make 1 acceptable cup then went back to the small amount of bitter vile.Unfortunately we purchased from a non authorized reseller here. So, no warranty. Getting a hold of Jura took 2 weeks. They must have a very few people working the lines. You just have to leave a message and wait for a call back. Paid about 1/3 the cost of a new machine. Waited a week to get the machine back.Died with the same problem within 3 months.Never again Jura.Bought a different machine that has a name similar to a preparation of butter and garlic shrimp.

Makes great cups of coffee.