Review summary
Key features:
- Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.)
- Intelligent Water System
- Intelligent Pre-Brew system
- Six-level AromaG3 grinder
- Pickup tube milk system
- Froth adjustability dial
- Automatic and manual rinsing of the coffee and milk systems
- Adjustable coffee strength
- 12 different drinks
The Jura E8 espresso machine has been the ‘hot topic’ when it comes to high-quality coffee makers, and there are several reasons why. From the superior technologies it uses to the quality of the coffee, the E8 keeps coffee lovers very satisfied.
Even though it’s super-automatic, the E8 lets you program various settings and personalize your drinks. This way you can customize your coffee and enjoy it the way you prefer. Add to this that the Jura E8 is very easy to use and you’ll realize yourself what a great bang for the buck this coffeemaker brings.
The good
- Great quality of all available coffee drinks
- Large dosing
- Programmable drinks
- Easy to use and clean
- Great value for the money
The bad
- Oily beans can get jammed in the grinder
- The grinder is a bit loud
Design and aesthetics
Looking classy and modern, the 13.5 inches high Jura E8 will be a great addition to your kitchen counter. The machine is available in black and chrome and it’s mainly made of plastics, but it does have some metal structures which improve its looks and make it more convenient. All the parts on the E8 are placed in a way to accent the aesthetics of the coffee maker, but to also make it easy to use.
The machine has a TFT color display with control buttons on its front. Underneath the display is the double coffee spouts system, and the sleek-looking froth dial with the milk spout is on the right side of the Jura E8. The 64oz water reservoir is on the left side of the machine, and the electronically monitored drip tray with the coffee disposal is on the bottom of the Jura E8.
Technologies, features, and specifications
The Jura E8 espresso machine uses a lot of features and technologies that can be found in more expensive coffeemakers.
One such technology is the Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.). This technology has to do with how fast the coffee is extracted out of the machine, which, furthermore, improves the aroma and taste of the drink. By quickly forcing water through the ground coffee beans under pressure multiple times, the E8 extracts your coffee in 24 seconds. These 24 seconds translate into a richer, better flavored, and more aromatic coffee.
Another technology that the Jura E8 uses is the Intelligent Water System. This espresso machine has a smart filter. The coffeemaker detects the filter when it’s in it and knows when it’s out of it. The E8 also has a descaling program for cleaning of the filter, so you won’t need to do that manually.
The smart filter will filter out the minerals in the water that can make your coffee drink taste bad. Furthermore, you can also regulate how much of the hardness in the water you want to get filtered. This way, you can optimize the taste of your coffee and get the flavor you desire.
The Jura E8 coffeemaker also wets the coffee beans before they get brewed. This process is known as the Intelligent Pre-brew System, and it improves the flavor of the coffee by having the coffee release more chemicals that make for a better taste and aroma.
With this coffee maker, you can grind your coffee beans in 6 different grinding sizes. This allows you to customize the flavor of your coffee and adequately grind the beans for a particular coffee drink. However, if you like the flavor of some pre-grinded coffee, you can also make your coffee drink with it. To do that, put some pre-grinded coffee in the chamber for pre-grinded coffee which is right next to the chamber with the grinding size switch.
Making the coffee drinks
This coffeemaker has a 10oz bean chamber in which you can grind your beans and a chamber for pre-grinded coffee. The bean chamber has a rubber-isolated lid which keeps the coffee fresh and its flavor great.
The Jura E8 lets you make both coffee and milk drinks. You can easily choose 12 different coffee drinks from the drink menu on the display and wait for the machine to make them. However, you can customize your drinks and choose the temperature of the water, the amount of coffee or milk in the drink, and the coffee strength.
To help you prepare milk coffee drinks, the Jura E8 uses a great pickup tube milk system. Just place the tube in your cup filled with milk and select the milk coffee drink that you want from the drink menu. Place a cup underneath the milk spout and wait for the milk to extract.
You can also choose how much milk you want the machine to extract during a certain time period and regulate when the milk gets extracted. This way, you can make your coffee drink with as much milk as you want and create layers within your drink.
When it comes to milk, the E8 is also a great milk frothing machine. The coffeemaker froths milk based on your froth preferences with the help of a froth adjustability dial. Denser or less dense, your milk cream will always be the way you want it.
The E8 is a large dosing coffeemaker. It can dose from 5 to 16 grams of coffee per grinding based on your preferences. This means that you can make your coffee drinks fast, without having to wait.
Most cups will fit underneath the milk and coffee spouts since the position of the spouts can be adjusted to the height of your cup.
What do you need to clean your Jura E8?
The Jura E8 has automatic rinse programs for both the coffee and milk systems. The machine will run a rinse of the milk system after the preparation of a milk drink. However, you can rinse the coffee and milk systems whenever you want by choosing one of the rinsing options from the menu on the machine.
If you want to clean the milk system more thoroughly, you can do so with a special cleaning solution. For this, you’ll need to place a container filled with water and solution underneath the milk pickup tube and another empty dish underneath the milk spout. The milk system will be cleaned in no time.
Will you like the taste of the coffee?
The Jura E8 was designed to prepare many standard drinks with a high-quality taste. Also, by allowing you to customize your drinks, the machine lets you personalize your coffee.
Furthermore, all of the technologies that this coffeemaker uses make sure that your coffee tastes great. The P.E.P., the Intelligent Water System, the 6-level grinder, and the cleaning and descaling programs all optimize the flavor and aroma of your drink. Therefore, you can be sure that you will like the taste of the coffee prepared in your Jura E8.
FAQ about the Jura E8
Do I need to use coffee pods on this machine?
No. The Jura E8 uses coffee beans and ground coffee. If you’re interested in pod coffee makers, check out our Keurig or Nespresso coffee makers reviews.
Can I use my travel mug on the Jura E8?
You can, if your travel mug fits under the coffee and milk spouts. Most travel mugs won’t fit underneath the spouts since they have the adjustability of up to 6 inches. However, Jura has customized coffee travel mugs that you can buy, or you can make your coffee in a cup and then pour it in your mug.
Some alternatives to the Jura E8 espresso machine
The reputation that the Jura coffee machines have inspires trust and interest among potential buyers; however, knowing what else is on the table doesn’t hurt. We thought that a few alternatives would help you pay attention to your coffee gut and understand how you feel about the E8.
Before we turn to the ‘alternative page,’ however, there’s something that we’d like to remind you of.
To meet our visitors into their coffee machine dilemmas, the Morning Call Coffee Stand already did an in-depth review of the Jura E6 and the Jura E8 coffee machines. Therefore, we highly recommend you check out how we’ve compared the two machines before you read about the next two E8 alternatives.
The Jura 15075 Automatic Coffee Machine J90
With some similarities to the Jura E6, the Jura J90 automatic coffee machine is a great alternative to the Jura E8. This coffeemaker looks beautiful, it has a froth dial like the E8, two adjustable spouts for coffee and one for cappuccino. The machine also has a great cleaning program, uses Jura’s unique fine foam technology, and its Aroma + grinder brings the smell of fresh coffee to you.
Breville BES980XL Oracle Espresso Machine
The Breville BES980XL is another automatic coffee machine that you could get instead of the Jura E8. The two boilers of this machine have a PID controller with which you can control the brewing temperature. This coffeemaker, furthermore, uses an overpressure valve so that your coffee doesn’t get sour, pre-infusion for better flavor, an automatic steam wand, and it lets you control the coffee doses.
We’ll still understand if these two carefully-picked alternatives are just not exactly tailored to your valuable needs. If that’s how you feel, we invite you to continue searching for your Jura in our virtual Jura machine ‘catalog.’
Wrapping up the Jura E8 review
The Jura E8 espresso machine brings great value for the money, and you will enjoy every single sip of coffee that was made in this machine. If you would like to taste great-quality coffee from a machine that’s not as expensive, but has many of the technologies used in some of the more expensive models, the E8 is the coffeemaker that deserves your attention. Therefore, don’t hesitate to buy this espresso machine and experience a next-level coffee taste.
Saeco Xelsis comes off as a scam
Jura E8 = yummmmmmmyyyyyy
Thank you for your comment. 🙂 ☕
We’re glad that you liked the Jura E8 espresso machine so much!! We do too!!
Both the Saeco Xelsis and the Jura E8 are great machines, with the Xelsis being a bit taller, having a very user-firendly cleaning system, and offering some perks in its design that lets the user have a nice coffee making experince. The Jura E8, on the other hand, has separate spouts for the cappucino, allows for the placement of very, very tall coffee cups or glasses underneath its coffee spouts, and gives you the opportunity to prepare many coffee drinks. We encourage customers to pick the espresso machine that best meets their needs and preferences.
Greetings and thank you for being with us on morningcallcoffeestand.com!!
What kind of a frother does the E8 have? Does the milk go inside the machine or is it automatic?
Milk does not go inside machine rather you can purchase a small cooler jura sells for it or a glass jar to use. It comes with a plastic container for your milk to flow into the machine. The system works great and is easy to clean.
Hey, Dave!! Thanks for taking the effort to inform our visitors about the features of the Jura E8 espresso machine!! Have a great day from the team of the Morning Call Coffee Stand!! :)) ☕
I really like this machine, have been reading good reviews about it everywhere. Do you have any tips about how to use it better? What should I be careful with? I really care about what people have to say about this machine, so I ask for their opinion by commenting on every E8 review I see on the internet. Thanks in advance, guys.
Thank you, Michael, for reaching out to us!! ☕ 🙂 You can always count on our and Jura’s advice when in need. It is good to hear what people have to say about coffee machines, and their advice is certainly valuable when a high-end machine like the E8 is in question!
Here is our list of tips for using the Jura E8 the best way possible:
First of all, get to know your machine better by reading the user manual, watching YouTube videos about it, and, of course, asking questions about it (you don’t need advice on that since you’re already doing it)!! 🙂 The Jura E8 is ‘home’ to many advanced settings that you will want to explore sooner or later, but take your time with that. Get informed about these settigns by doing research and reading about the E8.
MILK
1. You can use whichever type of milk you want to use on this espresso machine, including full-fat milk, low-fat milk, and even soy milk. However, remember that the optimal temperature for creating the best milk foam falls in the range of 39.2-46.4 degrees F.
2. If you have a milk canister by Jura, use some kind of a reminder that you’ve put it in the fridge. Also, close the canister well before you put it in the fridge.
3. Clean the milk hose once every week or once in a few days depending on your coffee appetites (how much coffee you make per day). If left uncleaned the hose can get clogged and the milk won’t be able to run through it.
CREMA
1. Use clean and pre-warmed coffee cups to get crema with nice consistency.
2. For the crema, it is also crucial to use beans that are not that oily, but that have enough oils to actually form the crema on top of the coffee drink. Therefore, a blend that contains a mixture of Arabica and Robusta beans is always a nice choice for your espresso.
COFFEE MAKING
1. When making coffee, adjust the coffee spouts appropriately to avoid splashes. You don’t want the spouts to be far up when making an espresso, but you do want them higher when making a tall drink.
2. Use heat-resistant cups for your coffee to avoid any accidents related to your cup getting damaged from the heat of the coffee.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Rinse the machine after making coffee to keep it clean and ready for your next coffee break.
2. When descaling the coffee and the milk system, always use the cleaning solutions recommended by Jura. These solutions are specifically designed for Jura espresso machines and, by using them, you have the cleanliness and the well-being of your Jura guaranteed.
3. Be gentle with how you hangle the coffee spouts when adjusting them. Avoid using rough movements to raise them up or bring them down.
4. Wipe the contact surfaces of the drip tray well before you place the tray inside the machine or otherwise the E8 won’t detect the pressence of the tray.
5. Never put milk in the water reservoir of the E8 or you’ll end up damaging the machine!! We can’t stress this enough, but it is extremely important to remember that Juras use water in their tanks.
6. Don’t use force or too much pressure when removing any of the removable parts on the E8. This is a durable machine, but its durability depends partially on you. 😉
LIFESPAN OF THE MACHINE AND ENERGY SAVING
1. The E8 comes with a switch-off timer, and this timer can turn your machine off when it’s not in use. Having the E8 turn off when idle is a great way to prolong the life of the machine and to also save on electricity.
Thanks once again for your questions. 🙂 If you happen to experience any issues or have any concerns with the Jura E8 espresso machine in the future, don’t hesitate to contact us or Jura. We at Morning Call Coffee Stand appreciate how much you care for the machine and are here to support your efforts to care about it even better. :))
Enjoy your coffee!! 🙂 ☕
How do I setup this machine? I know there’s a manual that comes with it, but I just want a person-to-person answer, please.
Very easy setup process. If I can do it anyone can! Also once you start using it and get more proficient you can change setting with the digital display for more preferred coffee taste etc.
Is there a milk cooler I can get for my Jura E8?
Yes! small milk fridge connects outside and cleans easily.
I am very interested in a Jura; specifically the E8 but am struggling with the fact that a travel mug cannot fit underneath since this is the #1 use for our coffee machine.. any hacks for this? or is there another Jura model that would work with a travel mug? Also, does the Jura E8 come with APP compatibility or do you have to buy it separately?
Hi Dana, I just purchased a Jura E8 a few days ago and so far it’s been nothing but excellent.
I also use a much taller travel mug for my coffee and was having the same problem the first night wondering how people fill their mugs, as a smaller travel mug is not a solution for a coffee person such as myself.
Solution: Make the coffee into a large mug (literally takes like 20 seconds anyway) and then just pour from the mug right into your travel coffee mug. Hope that helps. I’m also looking to learn more tips and tricks and so far YouTube videos have been an excellent learning tool as well. Good luck