Hey JF, You are welcome and sorry about the voice in your head. The Z6 in aluminum is still available: www.wholelattelove.com/collections/super-automatic-espresso-machines/products/jura-capresso-impressa-z6-p-e-p Marc

Glad you like them and I appreciate your comment! Marc

Hey tt, You're welcome and thanks a whole latte for your comment! Marc

Hoi GT, Glad you got it worked out! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the machine. Cup trays... I've used Jura machines with plastic, metal and they even had one with a glass top a few years back. Glass was my favorite - just don't drop it! Marc

Glad you liked it and thank you for the comment! Marc

Hi Brad, Thanks for the comment! Lol, not a star...just have a passion for coffee! Marc

Hi Z06, Thanks for sharing your experience. Excellent break down of the difference between semi and super-automatic machines. I bounce back and forth between the types on a daily basis. Use a lot of semi-autos at the office and usually have one at home for long-term evaluation. Also at home I have a Jura ENA Micro 90. My wife and daughter love it and I take a long coffee to go made on it every day. Less than 2 minutes from turn on to out the door with coffee in hand. Jura does make excellent machines. I like their designs and the Jura experience is all about convenience. In the studio I have access to just about every semi-auto available in the US. Flow control as you mention is amazing and if you watch my videos you know the Synchronika is one of all time favorite dual boiler machines. Incredibly well built and the best finish detail in the business. Thanks again for you detailed comment. I'm sure it will help others! Marc

Hi John, Thanks for the comment! Marc

Thanks for watching! Marc

Hi PB, You are welcome and merry Christmas to you! Marc

Hi SM, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the S8's coffee! Marc

Hi Paul, Thanks for the comment! I've used just about every automatic bean to cup machine available. My favorites for value are the Gaggia Accademia and Babila and many of the Jura machines for design and ease of use. Currently have a Jura ENA Micro 90 at home and use the Babila daily in the studio here at work. Marc

I am 2 months in with my new Jura S8 with the milk option cooler large and loving it daily. Taste, Ease,Style,Coffee time to enjoy consistency every cup of Java made to taste. Nice feeling EVERY morning . My 3rd but my first Super Auto. For sure the right choice .

@@greatmusicgoodfeel826 Great choice. It's a lovely machine.We bought ours just before Christmas and we've been more than happy with it (and so have our family and friends)! We have the small cooler and glad we went for that rather than just the jug or thermos option.Only issue has bee that we seem to be getting through filters very quickly. We're on the 7th and don't drink huge amounts. Around 2 or 3 cups a day for 2 of us but Jura have been really good and they've sent us 6 filters free and other bits. They want it back when things get back to normal because they think the metering isn't working properly. We're based in the UK by the way.

@@greatmusicgoodfeel826 Hi the Milk cleaning seem to be a pain, is it necessary to follow all the steps?

Hi David, Thanks for the tip and your feedback on the machine! Marc

Go for it!

Hi SV, Thanks for the question and happy to help. When making espresso for milk based beverages I always set to the finest grind setting. If for some reason the machine chokes (cannot brew) then back off to a slightly coarser setting. Marc

Hi Gabby, Happy to hear you are loving your S8 and thanks for the question. My personal preference is to always do espresso at full strength and highest temperature, depending on bean type used I have my grinder set at or near the finest setting. Amount of water and milk depends on the cup. Traditional latte is 1 part espresso to 5 parts milk. So if using say a 12oz/360ml cup use 2oz/60ml espresso and set milk timing to nearly fill your cup. A bit of trial and error with finding the right milk timing as milk type and froth setting affect in cup volume. Hope that helps! Marc

Very good question! Can’t wait Mark comments! Nice machine

Hi Lee, Congrats on your new machine! I believe you will find the range is greater than 2-3 meters. Depends on your device running the app and its capabilities but I've been able to use it at more than 10 meters. I have other Bluetooth devices which work at 15 meters like iPhone/AirPods or Bluetooth speaker. Marc

Hi BP, Thanks a whole latte for sharing your love of the S8! Marc

Hi Chuck, Thanks for the question. The S8 is intended for home/office use. It is not a commercial machine. Jura does have some professional level machines like the Giga W3: www.wholelattelove.com/collections/super-automatic-espresso-machines/products/jura-giga-w3-professional The W3 while not a commercial NSF machine is rated to produce 120 drinks per day. It also has larger bean, water and used coffee capacities. Again this is not the type of machine typically put into commercial service. Here's a link to a selection of actual commercial rated super-automatics: www.wholelattelove.com/collections/commercial-products?_=pf&pf_v_brand=Concordia&pf_v_brand=Franke&pf_v_brand=Rancilio%20Egro&pf_v_brand=Schaerer They get pricey quick! Marc

Hi Andrew, Thanks for the kind comment and question. You can copy a product. That duplicates any product, for example to create a variant with a new product name and individual settings. Hope that helps! Marc

Hey cleora, Thanks for the kind comment and question. So here's a link to every machine currently in your price range: www.wholelattelove.com/collections/super-automatic-espresso-machines?_=pf&pf_p_price=1500%3A2500&sort=price-ascending Of the bunch my all around favorite is the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige. Has features of much more expensive Jura machines. IMO it's the best bang for the buck and espresso quality on par with all the others with possible exception of the Gaggia Babila which has flow control on the spouts and better grind setting range for more fine tuning of espresso. Hope that helps! Marc

Nice! Marc

Hi Steve, Thanks for the comment and question. The S8 has higher capacities than the ENA8, touch screen control and adjustable milk froth. Coffee brewing process is essentially the same between the machines so picking one over the other is a decision typically based on desired features and aesthetics. The ENA8 for example is a smaller machine with more contemporary design elements. Here's a link to a side by side spec comparison of the machines: www.wholelattelove.com/pages/compare?products=MTU0NjAzOTgyMDM0Nyw0NDkwMzA2NTg0NjMw These machines will produce a similar temperature coffee. Be aware no super-automatic machine will make boiling hot coffee. They brew internally at 195-205F. By the time the coffee reaches your cup the temperature drops by ~20F with additional variation based on ambient temps and starting cup temp and material type. If looking for a machine that produces hotter than average in cup temps have a look at the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige. It's one of the few machines I turn the temp down from high to medium for coffee. Beyond that it has features like color screen, true Americanos and flat white, milk preparation order flipping by drink type. A bunch of features typically only found on much more expensive Jura machines. And, the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige is priced below the ENA8. Check it out here including in depth video and owner reviews: www.wholelattelove.com/products/gaggia-cadorna-prestige Hope that helps! Marc

Hi Jason, Happy to hear you are loving the S8! It may be the beans and/or settings. I was using Maromas Orphea: www.wholelattelove.com/products/maromas-orphea-whole-bean-espresso It's one of my favorite Italian style bean blends and gets wonderful reviews from our customers. It's an easy coffee to work with in semi-automatic and automatic coffee machines. Highly recommended for those newer to home espresso and looking for some crema and nice balanced flavor. I do most of my brewing on semi-automatic machines. When using a full automatic bean to cup hear are the settings I start with. These are regardless of manufacturer: Coffee strength: max, Grind: finest setting, temp highest setting. On a machine like the S8 I'd set volume to ~1.5oz/45ml (if getting buckets of crema include in measurement and go to ~2oz/60ml). Some coffees may choke a machine when grind setting is set to finest. If that happens no big deal just back of the grind setting a notch or two from finest. Hope that helps! Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage Thank you for the advice! I will try it out and let you know!

Hi D, When you make 2x the amount of coffee ground remains the same so you're splitting it to 2 cups instead of it all going to one.

Hi KF, The machine does do internal rinsing that goes straight to the tray and not through the spout for some processes. Marc

Hi Jenny, Thanks for the kind comment and question. Some water in the drip tray is normal. Amount may vary depending on drinks being made and internal cycles of the machine. 1.5oz is within normal range. Marc

Thanks!

Hi Bryan, Thanks for the question. Have to be honest I don't do iced lattes but I'd go with espresso shots over cold iced milk. That would present well as the espresso streaks the milk. Marc

Hi HM, Clearance under the main coffee dispensing spouts is 4.5" (114mm). If you need more clearance you might look at the Gaggia Accademia which has 6.5" (165mm) clearance. The Accademia also has a boost function which runs a second grind cycle to keep the strength up when making larger cups: www.wholelattelove.com/products/gaggia-accademia-espresso-machine Marc

Hey MG, Thanks for the kind comment and question. Both are very nice machines. I do think there's more bang for the buck with the Accademia. I tend to do far more coffee/espresso than milk drinks and I have much better control of those on the Accademia with flow control on the spouts and the Boost function which runs a second grind cycle and can do things like add a sweeter ristretto shot to an espresso, Americano etc. I drink a lot of Americanos and the Accademia is by far my favorite automatic for those. I also appreciate the full metal wrap of the Acccademia and the glass front is slick compared to the all plastic housing of the S8. If you do lots of milk drinks you can attach Jura's refrigerated Cool Control to their machines for high capacity milk source that's ready to go all the time. I do find cleaning Jura's pickup tube milk system a little more involved and that cleaning should be done daily. The carafe system of the Accademia does a basic clean of the milk carafe by pushing the spout over and running steam through everything leaving the carafe ready to go back in the fridge and it's good for a day or so. Eventually it will require a deeper cleaning as well. Jura machines do not have to be descaled if you use their in-reservoir filter as directed. The Accademia will need that regardless of filter use. It's not hard to do. Just did that on my Accademia today. Jura machine has slightly higher water capacity and the brew unit is not removable. It's cleaned with tabs dropped in through the ground coffee bypass doser. Same with Accademia but brew unit is removable and should be removed and rinsed weekly. When all is said and done maintenance requirements are fairly equal between the machines. The Accademia does have 4 levels of programmable froth density per drink. Current S8 we have has a manual lever for changing between steamed and frothed milk. I'd choose the Accademia based on value, build and being more coffee than milk drink oriented. That said, I have a Jura ENA 8 at home right now and had a Jura Micro 9 for a few years before that. I have no problem with the coffee from that and I like it's compact size. Here in the studio the Accademia has been a daily driver since last fall. Hope that helps! Marc

Hi SK, The S8 increases the amount of ground coffee as selected by the strength setting. Maximum amount ground is for a 2X beverage is 16g. It does not perform a second grind cycle for a 2X beverage. All Gaggia machines do perform a second grind cycle and some newer Jura machines do.

Hi GT, Guessing from your other comment you worked out another version of the cappuccino on the phone app for the wife. Another option is to program a latte macchiato with same parameters (lower strength). Both the capp and the lm do the milk first so you can make essentially the same drink. Marc

Hey Shawn, Wow that's a lot of water through 2 Nespresso pods! Max single coffee size on the S8 is 8oz. If you select 2 coffees, you can brew into a single cup for a max of 16oz. Do be aware the 2 cups brewing happens through 16 grams of ground coffee with the machine set to full strength. Most would consider 16g used to make 20oz cup a little light. With the exception of a couple of the newer high-end Jura machines they all do a single grind cycle when selecting 2 cups from the menu. If you want a strong large cup on the S8 you'll want to do 2 single cup brewing cycles so you get 2 grind cycles and a max ground coffee dose of ~32g which is more reasonable for a finished 20oz cup. But maybe you'll be good with the lower coffee dose. Nespresso pods usually have ~6-7g of ground coffee each. If you want it stronger you might consider a Gaggia machine. Select 2 cups on a Gaggia and it automatically runs 2 grind cycles. The Gaggia Cadorna Prestige has Jura like features, lower price and does the 2 grind cycles when 2 cups are selected. Max volume per single coffee on that machine is a little over 8oz: www.wholelattelove.com/products/gaggia-cadorna-prestige The new for Q4 2022 Gaggia Accademia is a luxury level machine at similar price to the S8 with even more features: www.wholelattelove.com/products/gaggia-accademia Hope that helps! Marc

Hi JT, Here's a link to all current Jura models arranged in ascending price order: www.wholelattelove.com/collections/super-automatic-espresso-machines?_=pf&pf_v_brand=JURA&sort=price-ascending It's a common misconception that there are specific beans for making espresso. Any bean type can be used for any brew method. I make longer regular cups of coffee from beans I use for espresso too. This Jura machine uses Puklse Extraction Process - PEP when making espresso and turns that off when making larger cups of coffee to avoid over-extracting the beans. Marc

Hi Cassie, Here's a link to a side by side comparison of the machines: www.wholelattelove.com/pages/compare?products=MjMxMDgwMjIxMDg3MCwxOTY3NTI0MzQ3OTU4 Heads up, like most all super auto machines both are mostly plastic. Big difference with the S8 is touchscreen operation and more drink options. If looking for a machine with a full metal jacket. About the only one out there is the Jura ENA 8 Massive Aluminum: www.wholelattelove.com/products/jura-ena-8-espresso-machine-aluminum Marc

Yes!

I’ve been wanting to know this answer also. The water comes out of the frother on my E8, but it’s not a nice stream of water. It spits and splatters a lot. Do I need to use another nozzle when I do water?

Hi Jarrad, It's been used in a number of video videos alongside Jura machines but I have not done a video with the Cool Control as the main subject. More info on the Cool Control here: www.wholelattelove.com/products/cool-control-34-oz Or, if in US give our experts a call at 585-924-7170 for more info. Marc

Hi Keith, The Jura JOE app is available from Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.toptronic.joe&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1

Hi Robert, Thanks for the question. If you want complete control of temperature of milk then semi-auto Italian machines are they way to go. No push button convenience with those like you get on the super-autos but if you are willing to do the work and have a bit of skill then they are capable of higher quality espresso and milk textured and heated to your preference. Another option is a super auto with automatic frothing plus a manual wand like the Gaggia Accademia: www.wholelattelove.com/products/baratza-sette-270wi-conical-burr-grinder or a Gaggia Babila: www.wholelattelove.com/products/gaggia-babila-one-touch-coffee-and-espresso-machine With those machine you can have automatically frothed milk or do it manually as hot as you like. Hope that helps! Maec

@@Wholelattelovepage Thank you for the information. I like your reviews, they are always improving my knowledge, thus improving my favorite beverage.

Hi MJP, Not sure where you are, but here in US the new Accademia is currently priced below the S8. My preference is for the Accademia. Using the flow control on the Accademia plus the Boost function it's made the best espresso I've ever had from an automatic machine. There's more flexibility making milk drinks on the Accademia. Carafe is simpler/easier than the pickup tube used on the S8 plus you have per drink programmable froth density and the option to manually steam. I like prefer the UI of the Accademia which show all drink parameters and allows one to easily adjust before the drink is made and save as a new drink when it's done. Hope that helps! Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage Hi Marc, thank you so much for getting back to me on such short notice! I´m located in the Czech Republic, where the Accademia is sold at around 43K CZK and the Jura around 40K (so about a 3000 CZK or 150 USD difference). I will definitely pass this on to management, thanks again for this and all the videos you make, they´ve been a big help on my home coffee brewing journey 🙂

Hi playing, Thanks for the question. If you liked your J9 you will like the S8. It's a similar machine with upgrades like better frothing, upgraded grinder, Pulse Extraction process (PEP) for deeper espresso extraction and intelligent water system for no hassle filter replacement. With those new features it's a step up from the J9. Marc

Whole Latte Love Thanks so much, Marc! I will get it for my husband.

Hi Bryan, Thanks for the question. That's a tough question. The S8 is a lot more expensive than the Babila! I think the answer comes down to features that are important to you. Both machines do a fine job. The S8 has a more modern user interface and the ability to change milk froth density with the lever on the milk spout. I used a Babila as a daily driver in the studio for about a year and liked it a lot. It does not have adjustable froth density out of the milk carafe but does have the manual steam wand if you want to go to latte art quality microfoam. Also really like the flow control on the coffee spouts of the Babila. Very useful if you're like me and switch between straight espresso and long coffee. Restrict flow for espresso and increase flow for long coffee. The S8 accomplishes much the same thing using pulse extraction for espresso beverages and turning off the pulse for long coffee. The Babila is a more solid build IMO and the Jura is about convenience of opertion. Use the in reservoir filter and no descaling. Also no brew group to remove. Use a cleaning tablet inserted into bypass doser for cleaning the group. I don't do a lot of milk drinks but prefer the carafe system of the Babila to the pickup tube used on the S8. The Babila's carafe does a steam cleaning when the spout is pushed over leaving it ready to go back in fridge until next use. You still need to take apart for a more thorough cleaning 1x week or so. The Jura does a quick clean of the milk components but should really have a deeper cleaning after use every day. It's not hard but a little more involved. Don't know if I'm helping much and in case you missed it here's a link to my review of the Babila: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7plgtCXr9i0eYU.html Marc

Hi DC, Thanks for the question. For the large latte I programmed 120ml of espresso and 35 seconds of milk froth. Additionally, I had my grind set at the finest setting, highest strength and temp setting for espresso. Hope that helps! Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage yes! Thank you very much, your review was so good you convinced me to buy the machine!

Hi M, thanks for the comment and question. Here's a link to my full review of the J8. Link cues to point covering the grinder. Spoiler... it's not a screen programmable grinder: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdSYqLqHz7bOdWw.htmlsi=BKSoReIsfLga1oOj&t=534 The S8 has a dial for grind adjustment under a cover at top rear. Hope that helps! Marc

Thank you very much!@@Wholelattelovepage

Hi Flavio, Thanks for the question. The Cadorna tends to make hotter milk compared to other machines. I have not measured the in cup temps of a flat white on the S8. I can say milk coming from the spouts will be in the 125-145F range. A bunch of variables affect milk temp. Like temp of source milk, ambient temps, etc. Most super-auto machines are tuned to produce milk temps in the range given above. This because that temp is where milk has its highest apparent sweetness due to heating. It's the same range well trained baristas steam to. For hotter milk drinks a couple of things to do. Preheat the serving cup prior to making a drink, additional heating in microwave after making drink. Marc

Thanks Mark, one more question, the ena 8 and s8 heat milk to same temperature?

Hi DD, the big feature on the Z10 not found on S8 is true cold extraction process. Produces real cold brew flavor. If you'll be using a machine mainly for Americanos be aware the S8 does not have it on the menu. You might have a look at the recently updated Gaggia Accademia. It's about the same price as the S8 and does have Americano on the menu and using the machine's boost function it makes incredibly good espresso. Beyond that it has programmable milk froth density, a wonderful UI and it's one of the only machines that's wrapped entirely in metal except for a beautiful full glass front. Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMCHhpZpxLDLlWg.html More info: www.wholelattelove.com/products/gaggia-accademia-espresso-machine Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage Very interesting! I had not looked at the Gaggia previously. Now I'm kind of on the fence. I have an opportunity for an S8 at $1600. In your opinion is the gaggia worth the extra $$. At the end of the day I'm interested in the quality of the coffee, AND the longevity of the machine. I have heard you have to send the jura in every 2 yrs for service, and the academia (new version) just hast been around long enough to prove longevity.

@@Wholelattelovepage PS, I recently got a rock in my Baratza Vario, and it killed the motor, so now I'm really screwed! All I was thinking was "what if that happened to the superautamatic I'm going to buy"

Hi rr, Thanks for the question. So as I understand your frothing is not as good as you think it should be? Most milk issues are caused by dirty frothing components. Keep everything clean. Shouldn't be any difference if not using the refrigerated milk supply. Also know some milks froth better than others. We were using whole fat milk in this video. Lower fat milks and/or non-dairy milks generally do not froth as creamy and are less uniform in texture. Marc

Hy, thank you for your answer. I think it’s bcs of the oat milk (it’s denser), and the usual milk (fat or without lactose) are making ok sound. It’s not dirty bcs it’s new machine. And I’m cleaning it every day. I think it’s oat milk 🙂

Hi Ginny, Thanks for the question. Here's a link to information regarding compatibility of the Jura Smart connect: us.jura.com/en/homeproducts/accessories/JOE?US&US-en& Marc

Thank you for the link. Wow, this is one of the worst rated apps I've ever seen for android. Better if have an iphone. And no it won't work with home assistants (Alexa, Google Home), only bluetooth from phone or tablet. Bluetooth means need to be relatively close to machine. Still considering it, though. Also need to program your drink on each device you want to use.

Hi c, Thanks for the question. Regardless of which spout the espresso comes out it's all brewed in the same unit so should be the same unless settings like strength, temperature or liquid volume are set differently. By watery milk drinks do you mean too milky? if so try programming more espresso and or less milk for the drink. Jura machines are very good at not adding water to milk when steaming but that quality can be affected if frothing components are in need of cleaning. hope that helps! Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage Thank you for your response! I will try to play w the settings more.

Hi rb, I prefer whole milk but have used 2%, skim and non-dairy in Jura machines. I have not used half n half. It's a little thicker so not sure what results might be. If you already have the S8 it will not hurt anything to try. Marc

Hi GB, Unless you have an older model I'm not aware of the milk tubes always go in the side of the frother. There is a removable piece of the business end of the frother which inserts from the bottom. Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage Marc Thank you. Jura helped me figure out the new machine. Happy mornings now.

Yes it does! Or, check out the Gaggia Magenta or Cadorna machines which do programmable Americanos in 1 touch. Marc

Hi Marlo, You'd have to use a cup which fits under those spouts. The other spout is for milk drinks only. Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage Marc, Thank you so much for getting back so quickly with a response! Thank you, also, for such an informative presentation on the machine’s use. It is very helpful.

Hey Dan, They are all the same machine. Not sure why the price difference. Must be some variations cost more to produce. Regardless of color function and capabilites are the same. Marc

Hey AT, Thanks for the question. Yes the Jura S8 is very appropriate for home use and can easily do 2-3 cups a day. Actually can do far more than that! Marc

Hi J, Thanks for your patronage and question. 16oz is a large latte! IMO your grind setting setting is perfect. I tend to go with highest strength setting when making an espresso or milk-based espresso beverage like a latte. Latte's are traditionally made using a 1:5 espresso to milk ratio so you're on track with 3oz of espresso. It comes down to personal flavor preference but if I were making that large a latte I would probably use 2 brew cycles to up the espresso intensity. So I'd setup the programming to make a 1.5oz espresso plus enough time on the milk to get a total of 8oz. Then make that two times. Another option is to brew a single strong espresso of 1.5oz. Then program your latte to make another 1.5 oz of espresso with the same milk setting. In the end tune to your personal flavor preference. I personally prefer milk-based beverages with higher espresso to milk ratio like flat white or cortado in the 1:2 - 1:3 espresso to milk ratio. Hope that helps! Marc

Hi Peter, The Jura Smart Connect does not come pre-installed on the S8 but is available here: www.wholelattelove.com/products/jura-smart-connect-bluetooth-adapter Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage Thank you for your help

Hi KF, Thanks for your question. My current everyday coffee bean is Crema Wave: www.wholelattelove.com/products/whole-latte-love-crema-wave-whole-bean-espresso It's a bean blend of 100% specialty grade Arabica coffees that's micro-roasted roasted locally. If you like classic Italian style bean blends you'll love Crema Wave. Learn more about Crema Wave and 4 more of our favorite coffees in this video " 5 Coffees to Try in 2022": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nJpmdKSBt7u6k4E.html Marc

Hi John, Thanks for the request. A typical Latte uses a 1:5 espresso to milk ratio. Sounds you might be like me and prefer a beverage which features the espresso more than the milk? My favorite is the flat white which typically uses a 1:2 ratio. A few tips... For a stronger/bolder espresso set the grinder to a fine setting. Set espresso strength to max. You can get a latte with more espresso by making 2 into a single large to go cup. Don't know your cup size but let's say your using a 10oz/300ml cup. setup a single latte to make a 1oz/30ml espresso plus 4oz/120ml milk. That'll get you to a 1:4 ratio and brew it 2 times into the same 10oz cup. Another option, make a single espresso into cup then make the latte over top of that. Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage ,hi Thanks for your reply and info on the S8 . I'll mess around to get the best drink. 👍

Hi I meant to say earlier that I've noticed a metallic metal taste from my coffee. Have you ever experienced this?

Hi b, Thanks for the comment. You cannot turn the machine on from your phone. For the BT to work the machine must be on already. You might be able to leave the machine on night before so it's ready to go in the morning. It has an auto shut off feature with max on time of 9 hours. Marc

Hi IR, You are welcome! Espresso from the S8 can be a hair richer with Jura's PEP brewing process which pulses water through the coffee for deeper extraction. You'll have more control of strength as well. Marc

Hi GSA, Thanks for the comment! Marc

Hi Karin, Press and hold on the beverage you wish to program for 2 seconds and you will be presented with option to change drink parameters. Here's a link to the S8 manual which describes in more detail: us.jura.com/-/media/global/pdf/manuals-na/Home/S8-2018/download_manual_s8v18_NA.pdf?la=en&hash=F400B8CE866D16A6EA02A988ABA14D92560E5A37&em_force=true Marc

Hi Jamie, Thanks for the question. The S8 does not have a Cortado on the menu but it does have a flat white which uses a similar prep method. One can program a 2oz/60ml espresso shot followed by about 1oz/30ml of steamed or foamed milk on the S8 to make a cortado. Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage thank you

Hi SG, Thanks for the comment. It's the Chrome model! Marc

Hi GG, No there is not. But from pushing the power button to ready to brew is typically less than one minute. Marc

Hi James, Yes it is okay. But as mentioned not required if using a filter as directed. Marc

Hi JJ, Thanks for sharing your opinion! Marc

Hi Rick, Nice setup! As you've discovered automatic frothing does not do well with heavy cream. It's designed to produce best results with regular whole fat milk. Marc

Hi NS, Thanks for the question. They are very similar and in fact share the same manual. S8 is just a more recent version of the machine. To the best of my knowledge the S8 replaces the S80 model designation which is no longer made. Hope that helps! Marc

Hi sf, I prefer the S8 and you can see it in 3D/AR here: www.wholelattelove.com/products/jura-s8-chrome-espresso-machine Better design, far easier to use and a lot more features including optional smart connect to control machine and make custom drink with Jura's J.O.E. app for smartphones and tablets. Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage thank you for the reply so the jura s8 is better over all and u think it easier to maintain and clean than saeco right.

@@Wholelattelovepage I am also comparing these two. The ONLY thing that concerns me about the Jura is the milk cleaning process. I need something easy/quick and Jura's process with their cup/chemical seems overly complicated to me. :-( Mark... thoughts?

Hi Adrian, Are you sure it's the same S8? A previous version of the S8 has a dial to control milk froth type. That machine did not have the latte to go option. Marc

Hi Beth, I've used just about every Jura machine made in the last decade including recent models with touchscreen operations. Honestly not a problem I've run into. For videos I'm often making multiple drinks back to back and any condensation (rare) on touchscreens quickly evaporates. Any chance the customer is using in a very humid environment? Taller cups could be conatinin g and focusing rising steam towards a screen. Short of better airflow near the machine, best I can advise is wiping any visible moisture from the screen prior to use. Marc

Thank you so much for your reply Marc! That is the first time I've heard that too. I will pass that information along. Thanks again!

By the way, I watch all of your reviews and they are very informative!

Hi MA, Try locating a dealer for your region here: www.gaggia.com/worldwide-en/

Hi DA, Thanks for the comment! For hot beverages the Jura ENA 8 is about the best I've come across. I recently talked about it in my review of the machine: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6yZl8eGxq3Nf2w.html One of the only machines I've come across that I've actually considered turning down the coffee temp on. It will make a burn your tongue if not careful long coffee. Personally I prefer a drinking temp in the 140-150F (60-65C) range. Flavor is much more perceptible as temps get closer to body temp. I do tend to use some type of double insulate cup/glass for long coffees. For situations where a machine brews hot and cools down quickly that of course has more to do with serving cup and ambient temps than the machine. Marc

Hi Matt, Thanks for subscribing, your kind comment and question. The machine does a rinse cycle on startup and shutdown to help clean the internal coffee circuit. You can let this rinse go into the drip tray. Some people will put a cup under the spouts to catch the rinse but it's not required. No auto on feature on this machine or any other super-automatic I can think of. When you power the machine on it warms up for about 30 seconds, does the rinse and then it's ready to use. Marc

Does this device work with Alexa or Android phones

Hi George, Thanks for the question. IMO if you are more of a straight coffee or espresso drinker I'd go with the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige - it can make true Americanos. If you are more about the milk drinks then maybe the Jura with its adjustable froth density. That said the Cadorna Prestige does have more milk drink options Marc

Hi CB, Many Jura machines use a pulse extraction process when making espresso and do not use PEP when making regular coffee. I have a Jura ENA Micro 90 at home which has the PEP feature. I make both espresso and long coffees on the machine and leave the grind set to fine for everything and let the automatic PEP on/off take core of things. My espresso extracts well and long coffee does not get over-extracted. On Jura machines with PEP it will be used automatically by the machine for espresso based beverages like the macchiato and flat white. With that there no need to change grind size. Marc

This is helpful, Marc...We just got our S8 a couple weeks ago and I use a mix of Lavazza whole beans (1/3 Super Crema; 2/3 Dek decaf) in the hopper. When making an espresso on maximum bean strength setting, it tastes a bit sour, but adjusting the grinder down to coarser settings I'm not able to get rid of the sour taste...any suggestions? At this point, is it the beans?

Hi Greg, Thanks for the kind comment - I will keep the vids coming. Great to hear you are loving the S8. Sorry for the delayed response. Been a little hectic here as elsewhere while we work to deal with current events. You should be able to create something similar to a cafe au lait. Technically they use a French press coffee so to get close you'll want to use a coffee and not an espresso beverage so the machine does not use PEP brewing. I'd do a 2 step process and set the frother lever to the steaming position and not froth. Make 5oz/150ml of steamed milk. Then brew 5oz/150ml of coffee over that. Hope that helps! Marc

Hi RB, No beans were harmed in the making of this video! Marc

I’ve got one love it so easy to do anything easy clean payed $2200 was $2600 but now is2200

Hi CD, Thanks for the 1st! Marc

Hi EB, While the S8 does not have a one-touch Americano on the menu you can make one by making an espresso and then adding a programmed amount of hot water from the machine. The Gaggia Cadorna machines do have one-touch Amricanos on the menu. Check them out in this video if interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mryBh8yc3Zu9oJc.html Marc

Hi MM, Shot timing does not apply to automatic machines like it does to semi-autos.

Hi CC, Thanks for the the questions and your kind comment! Yes you can definitely do an American in two steps as you describe. I have an older Jura ENA Micro 90 at home and do exactly that. Renaming would replace the item renamed. If two or more people are using the machine only one instance of the app can connect to the machine at a time. But you can have your own drinks stored within the app which do not affect drinks other have stored on their device/app. If you want a machine which does true one-touch Americanos have a look at the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige: www.wholelattelove.com/products/gaggia-cadorna-prestige It does not have app control but has 4 individual user profiles on the machine so you can store 4 variations of each drink. The Cadorna Prestige is our daily driver in the studio. Makes wonderfull milk drinks including true double shot flat whites using up to 23g coffee dose. Marc

@@Wholelattelovepage Marc, I just took up your recommendation and placed an order with you for the Cadorna Prestige Zebrano. It was high on my list before you mentioned it in your comments, but after a few weeks of research that helped me refocus and decide. Looking forward to the new toy!