Product Description

In a class of its own! Grind, tamp, brew and clean in under 60 seconds¿with a push of a button. Make perfect espressos, cappuccinos, lattes and crema coffee..every time. The Impressa S7 Avantgarde is one of the fastest and most versatile Automatic Coffee and Espresso Centers on the market today. With its 96-ounce capacity, two stainless steel lined thermoblock heating systems, a traditional Frother and the automatic frothXpress Plus system it produces coffees, espressos and unlimited amounts of hot frothed and steamed milk for cappuccinos and lattes with no down time. Four pre-set beverage buttons and a unique "a la carte" button give you endless possibilities of creating your own coffee fantasies. A separate hot water spout for tea, a separate ground coffee funnel and a stainless steel warming tray on top make this a complete hot beverage center. With its UL listing for household and commercial use the S7 Avantgarde is the right machine for home, office and any small restaurant. Unit is Black with Chrome and Silver Accents.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #81776 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: Capresso
• Model: 13289
• Released on: 2005-09-15
• Dimensions: 13.75" h x 17.75" w x 15.75" l, 36.30 pounds

Features

• Automatic coffee and espresso center with integrated, solid-steel conical burr grinder
• 18-bar power pump; 1250-watt stainless-steel lined ThermoBlock heating system
• 2-step pre-infusion cycle; Dual Frother Plus and frothXpress PLUS system
• 96-ounce removable water tank; Clearyl water-care system; continuous on or auto shut-off options
• Measures 15-3/4 by 14-3/4 by 13-3/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Combining dramatic aesthetics with advanced technology, this fully automatic coffee and espresso center grinds, tamps, brews, and cleans in under 60 seconds--with the simple push of a button. The unit's integrated, professional, solid-steel conical burr grinder offers quiet operation and six fineness settings for any type of bean, while a separate pre-ground funnel accommodates pre-ground coffee, which is great for making decaf or flavored coffee drinks when entertaining. A two-step pre-infusion cycle moistens and conditions the ground coffee for maximum flavor extraction with perfect crema topping. The machine features an 18-bar power pump with a dual 1250-watt stainless-steel lined ThermoBlock heating system where water and coffee never come in contact with aluminum, along with two frothers, the Dual Frother Plus and the frothXpress PLUS system, which allow for completely automated or manually controlled steaming and frothing.

Behind the door is a rotary dial with a black button, which allows for controlling any of the 15 functions, like water hardness, rinse, temperature, coffee strength, and steam. The machine provides four one-touch individually programmable beverage buttons, all with an override option for temperature, strength, and cup-size while brewing, along with an a la carte button for creating individualized cup size and strength just before brewing. For added convenience, its two-line LED display dialog system gives short, simple instructions like "select product", "fill water", and "clean unit". Selecting from "continuous-on" or "auto-off" from 1/2-hour to 15 hours in 1-hour increments makes sure the machine stays on as long as needed.

Other useful features include a 96-ounce removable water tank, a 10-ounce bean container, a height-adjustable coffee spout, a separate hot water spout for tea or hot chocolate, and a five-level water-hardness selector. In addition, its Clearyl water-care system removes chlorine, lead, aluminum, and copper for better tasting coffee, and an electronic water-level sensor ensures the machine never operates without water. Designed in matte-black housing with silver-metallic accents and a chrome-plated coffee spout, the coffee and espresso machine makes for a beautiful addition to any home or small office. The unit measures 15-3/4 by 14-3/4 by 13-3/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

This is an excellent machine
Not sure if the first reviewer is misdirecting his dissatisfaction. Sounds like the spending of the vacation money was the real problem. Because this machine is perfect, and I have nothing bad to say about it. Other than that it does look a little Spartan, but only in a minor way.

It brews an wonderfull espresso, with thick, golden, foamy crema. It brews it absolutely perfectly, and consistently everytime. Overall the functionality of this machine is superb, and very customizable. Each button can be programmed to YOUR specifications, so easily a monkey could do it. The cup warmer is genious, the clean-up is easier than ANY drip maker I have used/owned. Overall the machine is also very quiet.

The 'Foofy' drinks (as I like to call them) are top notch! My wife prefers the lattes, Chai teas,etc. The frother on this machine has it's own dedicated thermoblock boiler, so there is no lag time, and the froth is excellent. Micro-bubbles as good as any Barista. Water filtering system is great, easy to activate, grinds, tamps beans which is excellent. Also has a chute for already ground coffee, good for Decaf, or flavored.

I guess you could complain about the plastic on the outside, but this does not bother me at all. and frankly seems easier to keep clean, which is a concern since milk etc splatters on the machine when you froth. Also keeps the machine lighter and enables you to move it without breaking your neck.

The ONLY difference between this machine and the S9A is the following:

Exterior look, S7A has black accents, S9A has the same plastic accents, but in silver.

S9A comes with the Frother X-Press, which quite honestly is useless unless you are entertaining and brewing several milk drinks at once. Anyway, frothing in the cup is fun.

The cup warmer on the S9A has stainless tray, whereas the S7A is plastic.

Otherwise, the functionality and insides of the machines is the same. And this is where both of these machines shine, on their functionality. They brew excellent, hot, delicious, rich, coffee in less than 60 seconds. They are tried and true, well-reviewed models.

If you are in the market, don't think twice about a Jura, the quality is fantastic, and end result brew is second to only a Semi-Auto.

Perhaps the Best Decision I have made
I researched and researched semi-automatic and automatic machines until I was so thoroughly confused that I had no idea which way to go. Alicia at Whole Latte Love steered me towards the S7 after answering many of my questions and thankfully she was very knowledgeable and listened to my needs. The S7 is a great machine, makes near perfect espresso (I don't call anything perfect), and has no learning curve whatsoever.

If you can follow directions and learn what 8 buttons mean then you can make perfect lattes, espressos, americanos, and cremas too. Clean up is a breeze which was another one of my big concerns. The speed of the machine is unbelievable as well. With two boilers there is no waiting at all and 96 oz of on board water means you can make a lot of drinks between re-fills

I just can't say enough positive things about this machine but from the control you have over the mixture of water and "powder" (coffee) to the water temperature to the ease with which it works to the amount of time you get to spend enjoying your drinks vs. working on the machine; this machine is the best. I have tried cheaper machines to no avail if you are considering this whether it is your first or your last consider the S7 very seriously.

2000+ drinks later...
My wife and I purchased an Jura S7 Avantgarde for each other last Christmas. Due to its high cost, and a few reviews relating faulty machines, we did opt to buy from a company with a lifetime "no questions asked" return policy. Also note that this is the same machine as the S9 for about 300.00 less. We have found the the black color is much easier to keep looking clean.

In the past year, we have used the machine multiple times daily. When we first started using it, I was disappointed in the quality of the coffee it made. I was thinking about returning it because for 2K, I expected excellent taste. However, after reviewing the instructions more throughly, and trying different combinations, I was able to make drinks up to my expectations. If you think that you can buy this machine as a no-brainer expresso maker, you may be disappointed. However, if you are willing to experiment a bit, you will find that this Jura is capable of making excellent expresso, lattes, cafe americano, as well as some of the best pressure brewed coffee you've ever had. If you are a die-hard expresso purist, you probably aren't reading this review, but if you are, I will say that while this machine will come close to the best espresso machines, you will note a difference. For the vast majority of people, the convenience and multiple capabilities of this product are worth it.

Since the machine is completely programmable, you can vary the combinations of water temperature, water quantity, grind setting, powder quantity, expressing time, etc. Once you have discovered the correct combination for your favorite drink, it truly becomes a "one button" machine. (for that drink) I have found that the grind setting has a significant impact on the taste of the coffee, so if you are experiencing problems, start there. Also, while the instructions suggest using a finer grind for ligher beans, I have found that a coarser grind is better. Don't forget that your water will affect the taste of the drink, so try using some R/O water for your experiments.

Pros: Small size fits under cabinets - Programmable - Easy care - Excellent capabilities - Simple use after initial set-up


Cons: High cost of maintenence products. - Initial Investment - Bit noisy during cleaning cycles - Learning Curve