Jura Capresso coffee makers have been around since the mid 90's. Founded and manufactured in Switzerland, the large range of Jura-Capresso automatic espresso machines have a definite European styling that stand them apart from their competitors. But it is not just the aesthetics that have made Jura-Capresso coffee makers such a reckoning force in the market.
When purchasing a new coffee maker for your home or office, your final decision will often be based on the features that a certain machine possesses. So what are some key features to look for when purchasing a new espresso coffee maker?
Pressure
Does it come with a powerful enough pump to produce the espresso crema achieved in Italian coffee houses? Most manufacturers agree that you need at least 15 bars of pressure to extract the full flavors and oils from the coffee beans. If possible, 18 or even 19 bars of pressure is recommended. As always in life, you do get what you pay for. But with the huge of range of Jura-Capresso coffee makers, the majority of their machines come standard with 18 bars of pump pressure to make sure that when you sit down for your espresso, you are getting the very best.
Grinder
Another important feature in achieving coffee perfection, is the quality of the grinder. Some machines with built in grinders, use a blade style of coffee grinder that simply chops up the whole coffee beans. But to get the most for your fresh whole coffee beans, you need a conical burr grinder to literally crush your coffee beans. This help release the essential oils from your beans, and gives you that beautiful smoky/bitter sweet flavor that lets you know you have a very good coffee in your hands. All machines in the Capresso coffee maker range feature professional grade conical burr grinders, to give you the absolute freshest, most flavorful shot of espresso possible.
Water Quality
As coffee is made primarily of water, getting good quality water into your machine is very important. Jura-Capresso coffee makers use an exceptional water filter system called 'Clearyl'. This water filtration system helps reduce water hardness by up to 75%. Hard water is what clogs up your pipes with calcium build-up, and requires you to go through the messy and time-consuming chore of de-scaling. So reducing the water hardness is good for you and your coffee machine. The Clearyl filter system also helps eliminate harmful contaminants such as chlorine, lead, copper and aluminum.
From the space-saving Jura-Capresso ENA models, through to the amazing Impressa Z-line of Jura-Capresso espresso machines, you are sure to find an automatic coffee center to fit you home of office needs. Packed full of features, European styling, and leading the best coffee maker customer ratings - Jura Capresso coffee makers.
Sources
- Coffeemakers411.com, retrieved 1st March 2011
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