1st in Coffee sells the Jura-Capresso S9 Super Automatic for $2,199, and comes with a case illy coffee (6 cans, your choice) to get you started. Also available are the S8 and S7 models at cheaper prices; both have similar features (including the dual thermoblocks) but a less polished finish and lacking some of the high end items of the S9. |
CoffeeGeek received the Jura Capresso Impressa S9, in late 2003.
Testing was conducted in seven sessions:
- October - December 2003
- February 2004
- May-July 2004
- September 2004
- December 2004
- April 2005
- June-July 2005
Testing Tools Used:
- Fluke Series 52 II Dual Bead Probe Thermometer
- Salter Gram Scale (0.01g accuracy)
- Salter Scale (25lb capacity)
- Calibrated measuring beakers
- Digital 1/100 second timers
Coffee and Equipment Used:
- Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso, used exclusively
- KitchenAid Proline Grinder (for bypass doser usage)
- Canadian Springs Filtered Spring Water
- Franke Saphira
- Krups Orchestro Dialog
- Jura Capresso F7
- Solis Palazzo
- Solis SL-70
Testing Environments
- Home Use
- Office Use
- Wedding (75+ guests)
- In a restaurant
- In a cafe
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As a continuing feature for all CoffeeGeek Detailed Reviews, we've amassed an extensive amount of data and information about the machines we test. The specifications below are measured by CoffeeGeek where possible; we rely on the Manufacturer and/or Product Supplier to provide us with information we cannot measure or test.
| Name |
Jura Capresso Impressa |
| Model |
S9 |
| Company |
Jura Capresso |
| Country of Origin: |
Switzerland |
| Manufacture Date: |
37865 |
| Machine Type: |
Super Automatic, Dual thermoblock |
| Height |
36cm (14") |
| Width |
35cm (13.7") |
| Depth |
40cm (15.8") |
| Weight (empty) |
12.25kg (27.1lbs) |
| Weight (water full) |
15kg (33lbs) |
| Power |
120V, 1250W |
| MSRP |
2399 |
| Lowest Retail |
2199 |
| Safety Certified |
Yes, (c)UL USA Listed |
| Body Materials |
Plastic |
| Body Colour: |
Bronze-Platinum |
| Grinder Type |
Conical Burr |
| Hopper Volume |
300 grams (10.5oz) |
| Grinder Settings |
6 |
| Grind Vol. Selectable |
Yes |
| Bypass Doser |
Yes |
| Spent Puck Catcher |
16 pucks (approx) |
| Boiler Size(s) |
N/A, N/A (dual boilers) |
| Boiler Type |
Thermoblock |
| Boiler Materials |
Aluminum |
| Pump Type: |
Vibratory Ulka, 49W |
| Pump Max Pressure |
18BAR (claimed) |
| Pump Regulator |
8.5-9BAR (not exact) |
| Brew Group |
Plastic, piston, vertical orientation |
| Brew Group Removable |
No |
| Filter Size: |
46mm, vertical expansion |
| Travel distance to spouts |
9cm (3.5") (approximate) |
| Spout type |
Plastic, single tube delivery, two spouts |
| Cup height to spouts |
Adjustable, 8cm to 14.5cm (3.2" to 5.75" |
| Steam Wand Material |
Steel, plastic |
| Auto froth system |
Yes |
| Froth Aiding system |
Yes (second type of frother, interchangeable) |
| Traditional Frothing |
Capable with adjustment to froth aiding system. |
| One touch frothing |
Yes, programmable set time to froth |
| Hot water wand |
Yes, independent from steam wand |
| Hot water pump |
Yes |
| Hot water volume |
Programmable by user for set volume |
| Reservoir Material |
Plastic (smoked colour) |
| Reservoir Volume |
3 Litres (98oz) |
| Water Filtration |
Yes, Claris System (optional, $) |
| Removable Reservoir |
Yes |
| Pourover Reservoir |
Yes |
| Reservoir Cover |
Yes |
| Reservoir Water Temps |
26C (1 hour), 29C (2 hours) 30C (3 hours) |
| Drip Tray Volume |
1.25l |
| Drip Tray Materials |
Plastic, stainless steel cover |
| Cup warmer |
Yes |
| Cup Capacity |
Limited - six espresso, 2 espresso, w cappuccino |
| Controls: |
Left side: power, rinse; special drink, single short, single long, double short, double long, single short, single long, double. programming door: scoop (doser bypass activation), clean cycle, p, n, -, +, filter, decalc. right side: hot water, steam function, selecter dial. |
| Digital Display |
Yes, LED, two lines |
| Indication Lights |
Hot water, steam ready, power on, shot selection. |
| Digital Messages: |
Out of Beans, Empty Drip Tray, Add Water, Waste Box Full, Rinse Cyle, Cleaning Cycle, Decalcify, Service Error, Programming Messages, Instruction messages during cleaning and decalcifying. |
| Programmable |
Yes - Grind Volumes (coffee strength), Brew Volumes, Temperatures, Steam Preset Program, Hot Water Preset Program |
| Shot Counter |
Yes |
| Preinfusion |
Yes |
| Preinfusion Selectable |
No |
| Auto On |
Yes, programmable by time of day |
| Auto Off |
Yes, by 30 minute blocks since last used |
| Energy Saving Mode |
Yes |
| Service Menu |
Yes (not mentioned in manual) |
| Self Cleaning Mode |
Yes, three stage |
| Power up time |
92 seconds (avg over five tests) |
| First Shot Temperatures |
91.2C (196F) |
| 2nd Shot Temperatures |
93.8C (200.8F) |
| Avg Shot Temps |
92.7C (199F) (averaged over five successive shots) |
| Average Cup Temps |
83.8C (182.8F) (measured in preheated cup, five shots average) |
| Time to Steam Ready |
>10 seconds (avg 6.2sec) |
| 4oz steaming |
25.6 seconds |
| 8oz steaming |
46.2 seconds |
| Hot water, 4oz |
91.0C (195F) |
| Hot water, 8oz |
89.6C (193F) |
| Brewing time, 1oz |
14.2 seconds (not including grind time, finest grind) |
| Brewing time, 3oz |
21.2 seconds (not including grind time, finest grind) |
| Warranty: |
1 year, from reseller and manufacturer, 6 months for commercial use. |
| Included in box |
Machine, cleaning tablets, claris water filter, instructional dvd, water hardness testing strip, grinder tool, instructional video cassette, product manuals, reorder forms for tabs and filter |
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