JURA C3 Piano Black

Makes good coffee and is easy to use.

I have had this Jura for 1 week. The operation is very simple. What was important to me is that you can set the number of milliliters for espresso. On my previous espresso machine, I couldn't get the right ratio between water and grind. The machine makes two batches for a double espresso or coffee. That is nice, but your coffee consumption also increases. My previous machine ground a bit longer, but produced only one coffee puck.

I am still looking for the tastiest beans. Because the strength and taste (intensity) are easy to adjust, I will likely end up making a single espresso more often. For a cappuccino or espresso macchiato, I have a separate milk frother.

In terms of maintenance, just the normal work: emptying the water and coffee grounds container. And a periodic cleaning cycle via tablet and descaling. I did not install the descaling filter. I prefer descaling myself, also because the filters are very expensive.

Note: during installation, the machine does ask for the filter. I installed it and then removed it again so I could continue with the installation.

Now we have to wait and see to what extent expensive service checks are needed. I am reading very mixed reports about that.

The coffee is tasty, but everything depends on good beans, the right grind size, and the right amount of water. And that is a matter of taste and experimentation. The screen speaks for itself. After a machine with lots of bells and whistles but poor water flow settings, this is a breath of fresh air.

Fast, good delivery by Coolblue. I admit that I order elsewhere as well, but for these kinds of expenses, I rely on Coolblue's service, if necessary.