Okay, I don't own this. But I saw one in action once . . . a girl can dream, can't she?

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Product Description

Capresso and Jura of Switzerland join expertise to produce the Impressa Z5 coffee and espresso center. With an 18 bar pump, this professional quality machine has been designed to be absolutely user friendly. It is fully programmable for one-touch convenience so you can prepare all your favorite hot beverages quickly and easily, including hot chocolate. With its high pressure two-step brewing process the Impressa Z5 opens up the entire range of aromatic substances contained in the coffee bean. With perfect crema every latte, espresso & cappuccino becomes a masterpiece. The Impressa Z5 is the crema of the top. Commercial, low noise, solid steel conical burr grinder - 6 fineness settings for any type bean Automatic pre-ground coffee funnel for your chosen decaf Large variable brewing chamber - Automatically adjusts to hold between 5 & 16 grams of ground coffee Water tank capacity 96 ounces, 10 ounce bean container. 32 ounce triple insulated thermal milk container - keeps cold milk chilled for up to 8 hours Integrated rinsing/cleaning/descaling program - makes decalcifying virtually obsolete Two stainless steel lined thermoblock heating systems - Always ready for coffee and steam, no downtime, no contact w/ aluminum 18 bar power pump Personalize all beverage buttons with your own name creations 3 line alpha-numeric and graphic LED display with acoustical support Multilingual clear text and graphic display - English, Spanish, French, German & Dutch 1350 Watts / 120V / 60 Hz - Energy Save Mode - Machine will sleep during when not in use saving valuable energy sources Unit Dimensions - 12.2 W, 14.5 H, 17.1 D UL listed for commercial and household use Includes an instructional VHS Videocassette

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #50813 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Silver
• Brand: Capresso
• Model: 13214
• Released on: 2005-05-15
• Dimensions: 14.00" h x 12.50" w x 16.50" l, 42.90 pounds

Features

• 1,350-watt coffee center with 8 one-touch programmable beverage buttons
• 18-bar power pump; 2 stainless-steel-lined thermoblock heating systems; pre-infusion cycle
• Quiet solid-steel conical burr grinder offers 6 fineness settings; accommodates pre-ground coffee
• Height-adjustable coffee/milk dual-nozzle system; 96-ounce removable water container
• Measures 12-1/5 by 14-1/2 by 17 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Combining dramatic aesthetics with advanced technology, this fully automatic coffee center makes wonderful espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, and crema coffee with just the touch of a button. Eight one-touch beverage buttons can be programmed to accommodate individual preferences with the unit's unique rotary dial, which allows for changing the coffee strength, coffee volume, and more. The coffee center's integrated, commercial, solid-steel conical burr grinder offers quiet operation and six fineness settings for any type of bean, while its automatic pre-ground funnel system accommodates pre-ground coffee--great for making decaf coffee drinks when entertaining.

The unit's two-step pre-infusion cycle moistens and conditions the ground coffee for maximum flavor extraction with perfect crema topping. And for consistently professional results, two stainless-steel-lined thermoblock heating systems are always ready for coffee and steam with no downtime, no contact with aluminum, and no taste transfers due to the internal stainless-steel layout. The unit serves up the coffee and adds hot, frothed milk without your ever having to move the cup--its dual-nozzle system with two separate outlets for milk and coffee makes it possible. Moreover, short and long dual nozzle systems accommodate different-sized cups.

The unit comes equipped with an 18-bar power pump, an illuminated brewing area, a height-adjustable, separate hot-water spout, a 10-ounce bean container, and a 32-ounce triple-insulated thermal container that keeps cold milk chilled for up to 8 hours. For added convenience, its 96-ounce removable water container features a Clearyl water-care system, making decalcifying virtually obsolete. Other useful highlights include a user-friendly three-line LED display, an electronic bean-level sensor, an electronic water-level sensor, a used-coffee "container full" indicator, as well as programmable auto-on, continuous on, and automatic shutoff. Designed in silver-metallic housing with black accents and symmetrical lines for a clean, uncluttered look, the 1,350-watt machine makes for a beautiful addition to any home or small office. Made in Switzerland, the coffee center measures 12-1/5 by 14-1/2 by 17 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

From the Manufacturer

The Jura-Capresso 13214 Impressa Z5 automatic coffee center makes it possible to push one button and make perfect cappuccino without moving the cup! It’s the first automatic coffee and espresso center with professional technology and a one-touch cappuccino system for home use. A coffee lover's dream, the Impressa Z5 boasts an easy system that does it all. Beans are ground, and fresh, cold milk transforms into hot, frothed milk and pours into your cup. With high pressure, hot water is forced through the perfectly ground and tamped coffee. Now espresso flows through the thick layer of milk froth: pick up your perfect cappuccino and enjoy. In the meantime the used coffee grounds are discarded and you can immediately start dreaming about another cappuccino, latte, espresso, or any other hot large cup of crema coffee.

Incredibly Easy to Use

The Impressa Z5 features eight preset beverage buttons. All your coffee drinks are now just one pushbutton away: cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate, hot tea, one- or two-cup of ristretto, espresso, or large cups of crema coffee. Use the preset programs or change coffee strength, coffee volume, and the amount of steamed/frothed milk while the Z5 prepares your preferred coffee beverage. The informative three-line LED display makes using the Z5 extremely user friendly.

Sturdy Construction

The Impressa Z5 is made of the finest materials. With its 3mm thick undulating alloy metal front, the machined aluminum buttons and the stainless-steel grid, the Z5 is not only pleasant to touch but also conveys the machine’s finer qualities. It also has a low-noise design: its extremely quiet operation for grinding, brewing, and discarding make the Impressa Z5 the quietest automatic coffee center on the market today. With household and commercial UL listing, the Z5 is ideal for home, office, and light commercial use.

A Host of Helpful Touches

The revolutionary one-touch cappuccino system features a dual nozzle system with two separate outlets for milk and coffee. Cappuccinos or lattes are prepared without moving the cup. The interchangeable short nozzle system accommodates tall latte glasses, and a 32-ounce triple-insulated thermal container keeps cold milk chilled for up to 8 hours. Make cappuccinos and lattes all day long.

You can override the coffee strength and coffee and milk volumes with the easy-to-use rotary button--without changing the presets. Or simply re-program all buttons to your liking. With its high pressure, two-step brewing process, the Impressa Z5 opens up the entire range of aromatic substances contained in the coffee bean. With perfect crema, every coffee, latte, espresso, and cappuccino becomes a masterpiece. The cup illumination puts those stars into the right spotlight. Never make a weak cup of coffee again! Never run out of beans! An invisible beam senses the amount of coffee beans and reminds you to refill when beans run low.

Features

One-touch cappuccino/latte button: brew any size cappuccino or latte without moving the cup. Eight one-touch beverage buttons: milk and hot chocolate, cappuccino, special coffee, hot water/tea, 1 and 2 espressos, 1 and 2 coffees. All buttons individually programmable: five coffee strengths, three coffee temperatures, cup sizes from 1 to 16 ounces, milk production from 2 to 120 seconds. Unique rotary dial: override strength and cup size while brewing. Height-adjustable dual coffee spouts: short and long dual nozzle system accommodates tall, large, and small cups. Commercial solid-steel conical burr grinder: 6 fineness settings for any type bean. Low-noise grinder construction: quiet operation in any environment. Electronic bean-level sensor: never a weak cup of coffee again! Automatic pre-ground coffee funnel system Accommodates pre-ground coffee. Large variable brewing chamber: automatically adjusts to hold between 5 and 16 grams of ground coffee. Two stainless-steel-lined thermoblock heating systems: always ready for coffee and steam, no downtime, no contact with aluminum. 3-line alpha-numeric and graphic LED display with acoustical support makes the Z5 extremely user friendly. Renaming: lets you personalize all beverage buttons with your own name creations. Five languages: English, Spanish, German, French and Dutch. The Clearyl water-care system makes decalcifying virtually obsolete. Automatic display messages: For refilling, milk cleaning, rinsing etc. Foolproof operation Cup illumination makes your perfect coffee shine! Programming and maintenance access via rotary dial: filter, water hardness, six maintenance programs, coffee temperature and strength, milk volume, energy-saving settings, time, auto-on, auto-off, information about consumption and settings, renaming, five languages, metric/non metric display. Instructions: quick reference guide, DVD instructions, full operating instructions.

Technical Specifications

• Power: 1,350 W / 120 V / 60 Hz
• Dimensions: 12.2 by 14.5 by 17.1 inches (width by height by depth); 30 lbs.
• 18-bar power pump: always high-pressure brewed coffee with crema--always perfect.
• 96-ounce removable water container
• 10-ounce bean container
• 32-ounce triple-insulated thermal milk container keeps cold milk chilled for up to 8 hours.
• UL listed for commercial and household use: ideal for home, office, small restaurants (that make up to 1,000 cups per month).

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Customer Reviews

3 years of delicious Coffee! The Bently of Coffee Makers
I bought my Z5 almost three years ago, and I've been completely satisfied with the product!

I've had no issues with the unit during that time, and I use it on a daily basis (The counter shows over 1000 Cappuccinos from this baby). I know it's expensive; however, it's extremely high-quality and if you have the cash, and you tabulate the cost of your Daily Starbucks fix, you'll find that the machine will pay for itself after a few years. The Espresso that it produces is far better than what a get at most coffee houses, in my opinion. You also have all the flavor controls in your hands and not those of a college-student barista, so you can try many different combinations and types of beans to suit your palette, becoming a coffee connoisseur in your own home.

The only complaint I have about the Z5 is with the milk dispenser. It doesn't really store well in the fridge, and is generally more of a hassle than it's worth. I just fill a small glass with my desired amount milk and place the dispenser hose in it.

I plan to keep the unit until it dies (it's out of warranty at this point) and upgrade to the next generation, if Jura ever releases one, though I can't think of much refinement that would be required as this unit makes my perfect cup of coffee.

The Jura is awesome
The jura is the best ! If you enjoy good coffee ,you will love it

Expensive, yes, but makes terrific cappucino, latte, and more
After researching for months, including test-driving several machines in-store, I finally decided to shell out the big bucks and splurge on this machine. Four weeks into ownership, I couldn't be more pleased with the product, and there has been absolutely zero buyers' remorse.

One button, and it creates a perfect cappucino, latte, or espresso in about 30 seconds.

The in-store rep gave me a very good warning that I should never use oily beans in the grinder, since the grinder would probably clog. Indeed, the product brochure suggests leaving oily beans out in a shallow container, uncovered, for at least 3 hours for the oil to evaporate. (I'd recommend longer than that.) I use either Illy beans or Starbucks House Blend (whole), both of which are rather dry.

What made me settle on this device was the recognition that I almost always drink espresso drinks with some amount of milk in them (e.g., cappucino, latte, etc.); and I didn't want a lengthy multi-step process that involved cleaning multiple containers. If I were cooking for 1 or two, I'd probably have bought a more manual machine. But with 3 school-age young kids, I find I often have very little time in the morning. But with this terrific machine, I can get them all breakfast and make my own drink (and keep the machine clean) and breakfast without any problem in before heading out the door to drive them to school. Great if you're pressed for time.

This unit would be ideal in a small office; we keep ours in a walk-in pantry at home, which is nicely out of the way. It has very intuitive LED instructions, prompts you to rinse the unit at exactly the right time, takes only seconds to warm up, and took only 30 minutes from unloading to enjoying my first drink.

I do agree that an investment in glass-insulated mugs is very worthwhile to go along with this unit. While drinks do come out hot, they are at just the right drinkable heat when they come out and can cool faster. But thermally-insulated glasses were the perfect answer, and I can savor the drink over an hour or more. If you enjoy chai tea lattes as my wife does, be sure to heat or microwave the tea mixture to HOT before mixing in the milk.

5 stars. Great machine.