Description
With an exceptionally compact design and user-friendly front-panel controls, this automatic coffee-and-espresso center creates cafe-quality coffee drinks without ever having to move the cup. Simply push a preprogrammed beverage button for one or two coffees, one or two espressos, cappuccino, milk, or hot water. The countertop appliance comes equipped with an insulated 14-ounce thermal stainless-steel milk container, which stays right next to the machine and keeps cold milk cold for up to eight hours. The machine will steam and froth the milk; grind, tamp, and high-pressure brew coffee or espresso; then dispense automatically into the cup. Its commercial-grade conical burr grinder offers six fineness settings for any type of bean--from light to dark roasts, while a separate funnel for pre-ground coffee allows for making no-hassle decaf or flavored coffee drinks. The unit features an 18-bar power pump with a 1450-watt stainless-steel-lined ThermoBlock heating system, and its two-step pre-infusion cycle moistens and conditions ground coffee for maximum flavor extraction with perfect crema topping. For added convenience, the appliance offers easy-to-use programming functions. Choose from two temperature settings, three strength levels, and volume--one or two cups at a time, from 1 to a full 16 ounces. Turn the rotary dial to make changes during brewing without changing the programmed setting. Plus, the steam output can be set to a certain time for filling cup after cup with the exact same amount of hot steamed or frothed milk, which means no more wasted milk. Even more, selecting from "continuous-on" or "auto-off" from one half-hour to nine hours in one-hour increments makes it possible for the unit to turn on at the programmed time and ensures it stays on for as long as it's needed. A bright 10-digit LED display dialog system gives short, simple instructions like "ready", "heating", "fill water", and "clean unit". Other useful details include a 64-ounce removable water tank, an 8-ounce bean container, a five-level water-hardness selector, an automatic hot-water rinse cycle that cleans and pre-heats all vital brewing parts, a height-adjustable coffee spout, and an electronic water-level sensor that makes sure the machine never operates without water. Moreover, its Clearyl water-care system removes chlorine, lead, aluminum, and copper for better-tasting coffee, and a special organic additive removes almost all calcium and eliminates decalcifying altogether. The unit also provides electronic sensors that indicate when water or coffee beans need to be added, an automatic cleaning cycle indicator, a "full" indicator for the used coffee container, seven language options in the dialog system, Energy Saving mode to reduce power consumption in stand-by mode, and a separate main power switch. Accessories include a Clearyl water filter, cleaning tablets, a measuring scoop, a water-hardness indicator strip, and a DVD with detailed tips on brewing, frothing methods, and cleaning. UL listed for household use, the coffee-and-espresso center measures 16 by 11 by 13-1/2 inches and carries a limited warranty for two years or 6,000 cups, whichever comes first.
From the Manufacturer The Impressa C9: Cafe Quality Drinks on Demand Fulfilling the coffee lover's dream of cappuccino or latte on demand, the Impressa C9 One Touch from Jura-Capresso creates authentic cappuccinos or lattes at the touch of one button, without moving the cup. This is the one of the most compact one-touch automatic coffee center on the market, with advanced features in a space-saving design. One touch of a button is all it takes to produce cafe-quality crema coffee, espresso, cappuccino, or latte for a true bean-to-cup experience. In less than 60 seconds, the machine automatically froths or steams milk, grinds, tamps, brews, and self cleans, making it as easy to brew your favorite beverages at home as buying them at the coffee shop. It can also dispense hot water for tea or froth chocolate milk for foamy hot chocolate.
Customizable to Fit Your Taste The Impressa C9 One Touch is fully programmable for coffee strength, cup size, and more. It also allows you to override programming functions to customize your brew any time you want. Jura-Capresso's frothXpress Plus system can automatically froth or steam milk for a variety of professional quality espresso beverages. A 14-ounce stainless steel insulated milk container adds to its convenience by keeping milk cold and ready for frothing for up to eight hours.
Save Energy and Space Designed for energy efficiency, the main power switch ensures that zero energy is pulled when the machine is off but still plugged in, and programmable energy-saving options allow the machine to draw less energy in stand-by mode. The 64-ounce water tank and 8-ounce bean container keep the machine stocked and ready to create beverages at the touch of a button. As another helpful feature, cups can be stored on a chrome-plated storage area on top of this machine.
A Host of Features The Impressa C9 also includes standard Jura-Capresso features, such as an adjustable conical burr grinder with six fineness settings, a separate funnel for pre-ground coffee, and the CLEARYL water filter to ensure water is free from impurities and to improve taste. This filter also eliminates the need for decalcification. With its sleek Piano Black finish and chrome accents, the Impressa C9 One Touch automatic coffee center will be the centerpiece of your kitchen. Its versatility in creating delicious hot beverages makes it a machine you'll turn to all day long.
Specifications Froths or steams milk, grinds, tamps, brews, and self cleans in less than 60 seconds Dispenses hot water for tea or froth chocolate milk for foamy hot chocolate Programmable for coffee strength, cup size, and more frothXpress Plus system automatically froths or steams milk 14-ounce stainless steel insulated milk container Programmable energy-saving options 64-ounce water tank 8-ounce bean container Chrome-plated cup storage area Adjustable conical burr grinder with six fineness settings Separate funnel for pre-ground coffee CLEARYL water filter 1450 watts Includes DVD with detailed tips on brewing, frothing methods, and cleaning UL listed for household use Measures 16 by 11 by 13-1/2 inches Limited warranty for two years or 6,000 cups, whichever comes first.
Features
- 1450-watt automatic coffee-and-espresso center with 14-ounce thermal milk container
- Preprogrammed beverage buttons for coffee, espresso, cappuccino, milk, or hot water
- 6-setting conical burr grinder; pre-ground coffee funnel; 64-ounce removable water tank
- 18-bar power pump; ThermoBlock heating system; water filter, scoop, DVD, and more included
- Measures 16 by 11 by 13-1/2 inches; 2-year limited warranty
Customer Reviews
Good But Disappointed alsoGuy J. Churchwardwe've had an S9 Jura for over 7 years and made over 6,000 coffees with it. It was a trooper and fantastic but sadly died on us so we wanted a replacement. I checked the specs for the S9 and C9 and seemed they were pretty much the same so for the price difference it felt living with a black and slimmer model with slightly less horsepower was a sensible trade-off.The good;1. Quiet2. Small3. Makes a nice cup of coffee (if administered well)4. Button layout and customization is way easier than the old S9The Bad1. Black is not as attractive as the silver and also shows marks easier2. Water filters are different sizes to the S9 (had a stock so that's a little annoying)3. All the essentials feel twice as small as the S9 and a pain.. the milk container cannot even support two Lattes, the water container is too small and the coffee store is also.4. The One-Touch button makes for a warm and hot coffee so is also a pointless feature IMO.5. Fixed steam spout so with large cups it will be a pain to remove them without spillingWhen we made a coffee with the S9 and new with the C9 we put the coffee in first, fill the milk and 3/4 up we switch to steam and give it a blast for the heat. This on either machine makes a fabulous coffee but negates the value of the one-touch.If I were doing this again, I'd go for either a cheaper model knowing the one-touch is pointless and if budget is the concern OR I'd sucked it in and gone for the S9 for the added capacity.. For me I wish I'd chosen the S9 as the capacity thing will probably grind on me more than anything else.. but the above will give you an idea of variances.All this said, I LOVE Jura, for the years we've had them, they're reliable, provide great service and well worth the investment. I'll begrudgingly live with the C9 knowing I made the wrong choice,.. Hope this helps your decision process..
Convenience + QualityE. BockI purchased this recently after I returned my unreliable Saeco V'spresso model. This machine has been much more reliable and makes excellent quality espresso/cappuccino with the push of a button. My favorite feature is the frothing system that allows it possible to make a cappuccino without moving the cup. It is much quicker than the traditional steam wand for lazy people like myself. Jura-Capresso seems to have much better customer service and warranties than its competitors as an added bonus.
Gorgeous machineGertie, the WelderThis is my second fully automatic espresso maker. The first one was a Jura Espresso E8. They seem to have a life span of about 5 years with very frequent use -- probably 10-15 single cups a day.The Jura-Capresso espresso maker only needs you to feed it with water and espresso beans and empty out the grounds drawer every once in a while. It does every single other thing. At the touch of a button, it grinds the beans to the perfect texture, tamps it to perfection, and brews espresso exactly. Finding espresso beans is always interesting. Right now, my favorite are from a small roaster called Ancora in Wisconsin. This espresso maker prefers beans that are not too dark and oily and never likes flavored beans. French Roasts are good, as are Columbian, for a rich flavor. Lavazza beans are good for everyday use. My only complaint? The espresso is just a little too perfect.It is not the same as sitting in a cafe on a sidewalk in Paris sipping espresso and smoking gauloises. But very few things are.
Wonderful machine, not so user-friendlyIshtarI love my Impressa C9, it makes wonderful cappuccino without having to manually froth, but I must say the settings and instructions are quite opaque. This is why I'm giving it only four stars.After 4 months, I still have to refer to the manual (not very well designed) to know what the machine is trying to tell me at times. This is my fourth superautomatic espresso machine, all the others having been Saeco machines with very easy instructions (but Saeco service being virtually impossible in the U.S., I really didn't want to get another Saeco).Update Oct. 28, 2011: I've now had the machine for over two years and I can appreciate all its self-maintenance features. It tells you when to change the filter, descale, etc., with step-by-step instructions on the display.I've changed my overall rating from four to five stars. The interface takes some getting used to but it's an excellent machine.
Great coffee, milk frothing painful, not hot enough, easy (relative) maintenance, leaked twice in three yearsQuickdrawThe machine just works (until it leaks). Amazing the complexity of the super automatics. Coffee is fantastic. The milk frothing system was half baked. No manual frothing (see hack below). Getting repairs sucks. Customer Service is great.Maintenance could be much better. It's much more hands off than machines that allow access to the brew group. You don't have to clean the brew group weekly, which is nice. You do get good prompts for maintenance, unlike the Saeco machines (don't own one but I read the manual- no prompting to rinse the brew group weekly, only periodic cleaning and descaling). Since the brew group is sealed there is no messing with the internals. But that fact is also it's downfall. You have to be religious about cleaning the unit when prompted. If you don't you'll be sending the unit out for cleaning.THEY MEAN IT WHEN THEY SAY DON'T USE OILY BEANS!!!The work around if you're like us and just must have a dark roast- spread out the beans on cookie sheets for several hours to evaporate the oils. Works great and keeps the hopper and internals from gumming up. We switched to a lighter roast, but I have to admit that our current leaking episode could be from the build up of oily beans. We were warned by the retailer and the manufacturer about oily beans.We purchased over three years ago. Sent back for servicing after two years because unit was leaking out the bottom (repair was covered under warranty). One year later need to send back again. Went too long ignoring cleaning prompt (waiting for cleaning tablets to arrive) now unit is leaking again. If cleaning doesn't fix (saw another user's review of competing machine that several tablets were needed to fix his problem. I guess I'll try that.) then I'm probably going to get a new machine.Read more ›
Slightly better then the DeLonghi 3500