Jura E4 Piano Black Automatic Coffee Machine
The Jura E4 is ideal for coffee purists who enjoy espresso, black coffee, or Americanos. Built with Jura’s signature Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.) and Professional Aroma Grinder, it ensures optimal flavor extraction and full-bodied aroma in every cup. Its minimalist design features intuitive button controls, a large bean hopper, and a powerful brewing system that provides café-quality drinks at home without the need for capsules.
Product Highlights & Features:
- One-Touch Operation: Brew 5 different coffee specialties including Espresso, Coffee, Ristretto, Café Barista, and Lungo Barista effortlessly.
- Professional Aroma Grinder: Ensures consistent grinding for perfect flavor extraction.
- Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.): Maximizes flavor and aroma by optimizing the extraction time.
- 3 Levels of Coffee Strength: Personalize your brew based on preference.
- Eco-Friendly Design: Uses whole coffee beans instead of capsules, minimizing waste.
- 64 oz Water Tank & 10 oz Bean Hopper: Large capacity suitable for daily use and entertaining.
- Compact, Sleek Design: Modern Piano Black finish complements any kitchen.
- Hot Water Function: Instantly dispense hot water for tea or Americanos.
- Adjustable Spout Height: Allows use of various cup sizes and prepares two drinks simultaneously.
- Maintenance Alerts: Built-in notifications for cleaning, filter changes, and descaling.
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jura |
| Model Number | 15466 |
| Color | Piano Black |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 11″ x 13.8″ x 17.6″ inches |
| Weight | 22 lbs (10 kg) |
| Water Tank Capacity | 64 oz (1.9 liters) |
| Bean Container Capacity | 10 oz (283 grams) |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Power | 1450 Watts |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Grinder Type | Professional Conical Burr Grinder |
| Specialty Drinks | Espresso, Coffee, Ristretto, Lungo, Café Barista |
| Control Type | Intuitive Button Symbols |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Hot Water Function | Yes |
| Milk Frother | No |
| Country of Origin | Portugal |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty (on request) |
Pros & Cons:
Pros:
- Barista-quality coffee and espresso
- Quiet and efficient Professional Aroma Grinder
- Eco-friendly, no need for wasteful pods
- Simple, intuitive controls
- Large capacity water and bean containers
- Beautiful, minimalist design
- Adjustable spout fits various cup sizes
- Integrated maintenance programs for easy cleaning
- Ideal for black coffee lovers and Americano drinkers
Cons:
- No built-in milk frother (not suitable for lattes/cappuccinos)
- Premium price point
- Requires specific less-oily beans to avoid grinder clogging
- Water temperature for tea could be hotter (not adjustable)
- Learning curve for new users regarding maintenance cycles
Final Verdict:
The Jura E4 Automatic Coffee Machine is a perfect choice for coffee purists seeking high-end performance without the complexity of frothing systems. Its advanced brewing technology, large capacities, and eco-friendly operation make it an excellent long-term investment for black coffee and espresso lovers. While it lacks a milk frother, its simplicity, robust build, and outstanding coffee quality position it as one of the best premium options for those focused on perfecting their coffee and espresso at home.
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Jean O Marinaro –
Juri coffrée maker
Great machine, easy to use, pour the beans, water in and presto the Fresh coffee You could every ask for!!!!! A réal Value for the price I paid!
James –
Ease of use
Great product. Worth the price. So easy to use. Consistent results.
One person found this helpful
brandon micheal –
Best machine!
I’ve had an older model that finally stopped after 13 years of use. I wasn’t too excited about getting a replacement but man…. What a surprise! This is a better machine! Quieter than the older one, great options for trying out different coffee in a single cup, and the hot water dispenser for tea is a GREAT feature!
One person found this helpful
PracticalA –
Automatic coffee and espresso maker
This Jura works very well. And this model does espresso, coffee, and hot water for tea or other mixes.Need to keep instructions near by as you learn the automatic cycles for cleaning, symbols for drip tray or filter changing. And to keep a cup under the dispenser because it cycles a rinse cleaning after 10 minutes or so of idle time.Also has cleaning requirements with a cleaning tablet and special water filter that must be used.Makes great coffee and espresso and easy to use once you learn the process.Amazon got into me in one day. Some retail stores wanted 10 days for delivery. No discounting but with Amazon credit card you get the 5% credit.
Ken Cox –
Better Coffee Than You Ever Thought Possible
You really need to like coffee. This machine represents more than a convenience. I think of it as a hobby: the pursuit of the perfect cup of coffee. I think I’ve found it, and this machine has made it possible. A little technical. You will need to read the manual. Don’t lose it. My wife got me this for Christmas and I thank her every day. Beautifully engineered. Very Swiss. Not as convenient as K-cups, but indescribably good coffee for the person who wants it, and convenient enough.
Lindell –
Fantastic for plain coffee or espresso
This machine makes fantastic espresso, coffee, and Americanos. So if you like plain black coffee or espresso but want an excellent cup, this machine is for you! We’ve had it for a year now and love it.It does not have a milk frother or steamer like other Jura models, but that’s what we were looking for. My husband only drinks plain coffee or Americanos and is very pleased with the quality and taste of what this machine outputs. If you like fancier coffee drinks like cappuccinos, etc. then this wouldn’t be the best Jura model for you.It is a more basic model than a lot of other Juras. The interface is symbols (1,2, or 3 beans for strength) and 2 symbols for water volume. Not the most user-friendly, but once you get it programmed to your preferences, you don’t really need to reset it again so it’s not that big of a deal. It also communicates thru red symbols when you need to change the filter or run the descaling program.The other thing to note is that you do NOT want to use really oily beans. That is what I suspect is the source of the problem that some people have had with their machines clogging. We use Lavazza brand Super Crema and have never had a clogging problem. My sister has three Juras (one at home, one at her office, and one at a vacation home). The one at home has made over 30,000 cups of coffee and still going strong. That was her advice to us, is to make sure to use a less oily coffee bean and you’ll never have any trouble with clogging.The one thing that I don’t like about the Jura machine is that the hot water dispenser is not as hot as I would like. I drink tea mainly and I wish the water were a little hotter after I’m done steeping my tea. I talked to customer service and they said that the hot water temperature is not adjustable on any of their Jura machines, so I don’t deduct from this particular model because of that.For my husband’s Americanos, he thinks the hot water temperature is fine.
6 people found this helpful
Mark Parrish –
First cup is the hardest
The initial set up was a bit clunky and the instructions are not intuitive, but once we got through that, it has been flawless
2 people found this helpful
JAB –
Machine is amazing – But you have to clean it this way!
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This is an absolutely fantastic coffee maker. The only issue I had with it, which you will see from some of the other reviews was that after a couple of months it stopped producing coffee out of the spout. It was so strange because I would go through all the cleaning procedures and it wouldn’t work; it would act like it was clogged. I was extremely frustrated and then I called Jura and they told me how to clean one particular spot on this machine and after I did that it worked perfectly. I explain this process in the attached video. Once you know how to do this one simple cleaning, which takes about four seconds, this machine becomes a five out of five and many of the negative reviews would not be here.
6 people found this helpful
Alexsander Grigoryev –
The best Jura we ever have
This is our third Jura coffee machine and this one the best.
3 people found this helpful
Burton Corkum –
Great coffee maker.
Couldn’t be happier with the terrific coffee machine.
La Boetie –
Still great coffee. I have had it one year and love it.
I previously had a Jura that I used for many years. Then apparently some beans I put in had a rock in it and jammed up the grinder. Contrary to good sense, I attempted to fix it myself. So that finished the machine. This one is excellent, dependable, very easy to use, only wish the water container held more. I highly recommend this one!Update: The clean me symbol lit up. I tried to run the cleaning cycle per the instructions, it did not work and now the machine is more or less frozen! All the online reset suggestions involve the “P” button on the display but my machine doesn’t have such a thing. Any suggestions on how to reset it? Thanks.Later: Called the Jura number. On hold for a long time. Left a call back number. They did call back withing an hour. Lady helping me WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL! Talked me through the steps needed to get it back working. It is now back to normal. Thanks, Jura Tech support! Back to 5 stars!
11 people found this helpful
Sandra –
Makes great coffee
Bought it as a gift and they loved it. Best coffee they have ever had.
One person found this helpful
Anon220 –
Brew Quality Superb
This replaces a Delonghi that had a very troublesome history. Constant mechanical problems.No comparison. Jura is a vastly better brew. Equal or superior to any of the local coffee shops.Jura is nearly silent compared to the very loud Delonghi. New filter system eliminates de-scaling procedure.Friends have told me that Jura has a very good rebuild program. We’ll see how this one holds up.
2 people found this helpful
Erika D. Muenz –
Jura E4
This is my 3rd Jura, each time they get more complicated, book useless, customer service good, if you can ever get somebody on the phone. My machine only 7 months old, did not work, Filter light blinking, 3 bean light blinking. Sent it it, came back exactly the same way. So frustrating, would love to send it back, as it was $1,389.00, and nothing but frustration
2 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
I enjoy a great cup of coffee any time of the day with the ease of pushing a couple of buttons.
I love the taste and smell of fresh ground and brewed coffee.
One person found this helpful
jamie –
Epic
Amazing machine.
Seungdon LeeSeungdon Lee –
Simple and Convenient
The Jura E4 is incredibly easy to use, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced coffee drinkers. With a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls, brewing a perfect cup of coffee is effortless. The machine’s clear display and straightforward menu ensure that even someone unfamiliar with high-end coffee machines can operate it smoothly. Additionally, the cleaning process is simple, further adding to the convenience. Overall, the Jura E4 provides a seamless and enjoyable coffee-making experience.
Paul –
Fantastic machine
So easy to use and makes superb espresso and tall coffee as well as cafe americano. I prefer spending the money on an excellent coffee machine and purchasing a separate milk frothing machine since I’m not always wanting a cappuccino or latte. This is perfect for my needs. Had a Delonghi machine prior and feel like this is an upgrade.
3 people found this helpful
Jeff –
Jura
This is our third machine from this company they last for years and years the last one was for at least 8 years they make a great cup of coffee
One person found this helpful
Frank G. –
Best coffee ever
I own three jura coffee machines in different locations and just replaced one with this E4 model. It is simple to program and extremely easy to use. And it provides the best cup of coffee of any of the other machines that I own.
16 people found this helpful
big-boss –
Better than Expected
This is my second Jura. The last one lasted me 13 years. I put new seals it during covid. The grinder went out and the heater was getting very slow. So I updated. Great machine.
Steve –
delicious coffee worth the capital investment
While the entry price is $1,000, we usually spent more annually at a northwest based retail coffee chain. Now we enjoy better flavored less acidic coffee at home, for less annual money. Since we use washable crockery cups, there is no paper waste after a single use. Two other family members have other Jura models and we were introduced to this brand at their homes. As an old Army Major often told me, “Sarge, just do it!”
One person found this helpful
BARRY E. MILLER –
WORKED OUT WELL
I am writing this as a recommendation of Jura’s customer service. The machine sent was defective, and Jura replaced it immediately–well, it took a few days for the replacement to arrive. I actually decided in the interim to change tack and began using a Bialetti Brikka, which makes excellent, very nearly, espresso.
David Langille –
e4 does the job extremely well
excellent daily coffee and espresso for two; easy to program, has hot water for americano or tea
One person found this helpful
Mark –
Worthy
We had a jura A1. Great machine but after about 15000 espressos it died. Slowly at first and then just too many minor issues to tolerate. But it was well appreciated. Replaced with this one. It is more expensive but we wanted something with larger water and bean containers. Makes game changing quality espresso, like the A1 (before it choked). This machine will make you dislike most espresso stands. The coffee, with the right beans, is unmatched. Oh and I’ve made thousands of espressos by hand on old school machines. I know a good shot when I see it poured and when tasted.Expensive. But when this dies in 15K+ shots I’ll buy it again. You can’t get better.
15 people found this helpful