JURA ENA 8 Super-Automatic Espresso Machine
The 2024 redesign of JURA’s ENA 8 is simply one of the best super-automatic espresso machines at its price point. This new model offers two significant improvements on what was already an excellent machine: 5 extra pre-programmed drinks (for a total of 15), plus a highly intuitive touch screen display. If you’re looking for a space-saving option with unmatched drink quality in its price range, this JURA espresso machine is everything you’ve ever wanted.
Available in white and black with JURA’s signature glacial water reservoir, the ENA 8 also happens to be one of the most attractive automatic coffee machines you could put on your counter.
Features and Benefits
As fully automatic espresso machines go, the ENA 8 compares favorably. The newly redesigned and highly intuitive touch screen display allows you to make 15 pre-programmed (and highly customizable) coffee drinks at the touch of a “button.”
The drink quality on the ENA 8 is generally superior to other machines at its price point: it makes fluffier foam and coaxes smoother, more nuanced flavor profiles from specialty coffees.
The excellent espresso taste begins with the built-in grinder: The ENA 8’s Professional Aroma Grinder. Ground coffee beans are then brewed using another JURA proprietary design: the Pulse Extraction Process, which uses the vibration pump to pulse water evenly through the coffee puck for a smoother, more balanced espresso flavor. If you like a latte, macchiato, or cappuccino in the morning, the ENA 8’s milk frother uses fine foam technology to produce astoundingly light milk foam every time.
At 10.7” wide and 12.7” tall, the ENA 8 is unbelievably compact for a machine that brews such good espresso. Maintenance is also made easy with the Intelligent Water System which uses RFID technology to automatically detect and monitor CLEARYL Smart+ filters and remind you when they need to be changed (and when the machine needs cleaning or descaling).
For the techy home brewers, the ENA 8 is compatible with Wi-Fi connect and the J.O.E. (Jura Operating Experience) app, though it must be purchased separately.
Why You Should Get It
The JURA ENA 8 is the perfect super-automatic espresso machine for the busy espresso aficionado on a budget. While it lacks some of the high-end features of its more expensive cousins (like cold brew technology), when it comes to making delicious espresso and milk beverages, the ENA 8 simply can’t be beat. Its compact size and modern aesthetic make it the perfect addition to even the most cluttered of countertops.