5 tips for getting the most out of your JURA machine
JURA automatic coffee machines made their debut in Quebec a few years ago. But often, the word “automatic” can be intimidating: risk of breakdowns, coffee not hot enough, complicated maintenance, etc. However, coffee machines from this Swiss brand are very easy to maintain. Here are 5 tips to help you get the most out of your JURA coffee machine.
1. PREHEAT YOUR CUP
We've already mentioned this on the blog: the temperature of the cup has a big influence on the overall temperature of the beverage. Indeed, for a perfect tasting experience, it's no surprise that coffee should be piping hot. And if you pour your hot coffee into a cold cup, it will lose much of its heat. It's no coincidence that professionals generally only work with properly preheated cups!
That's why simply warming your cup will minimize heat loss. This is especially important in winter, when we can notice a difference in cup temperature, even in a heated room.
There are two ways to warm your cups:
1) Purchase a JURA cup warmer, which is one of our Christmas gift suggestions. This is an essential accessory for all connoisseurs.
Elegant and sleek, this cup warmer is the ideal complement to all JURA coffee machines.
2) Run your cup under hot water for a few seconds.
With this little trick, you can keep your coffee at the ideal temperature of 55°C. Then you can enjoy a coffee, freshly brewed by your JURA coffee machine, with all its aromas perfectly released!
2. ADJUST YOUR GRINDR
Another topic previously discussed on the blog, because it is crucial for your coffee: adjusting the grind size.
This determines how finely or coarsely the coffee beans will be ground. This parameter influences the flow of water, known as the extraction time. The longer the extraction time, the more aromatic substances will be extracted from your coffee. However, the extraction time is shorter with coarsely ground coffee.
In short, if you like your coffee strong, choose a finer grind to increase the extraction time. Conversely, for a weaker coffee with less pronounced bitter notes, opt for a coarser grind.
Finally, here's one last barista tip: automatically set a coarser grind if the coffee beans you are using are relatively dark. Your JURA coffee machine will take care of the rest!
Watch the video for tips from Hind, our coffee expert and barista, on how to adjust the grind on a JURA machine.
3. FILL YOUR WATER TANK WITH FILTERED WATER
It is often said that making good coffee is an art. Every ingredient has a role to play, even the water used! Pure water will guarantee you a delicious coffee. And to ensure you have the right water, the best tip is to use a filter such as CLARIS filters. They work on the professional principle of upward flow and filter precisely the amount of water needed for preparation. Gone are the days of filtered water stagnating in your machine, increasing the risk of germs developing in your water tank!
In addition to removing all limescale and heavy metals (lead, copper, aluminum) from your tap water, CLARIS filters also remove substances that alter the taste and smell of water, such as chlorine. Finally, mineral salts, which are good for your health, are retained.
The result: pure water for perfect coffee specialties, with optimal protection for your coffee machine against limescale.
Note: be sure to select the CLARIS filter model that is suitable for your machine.
4. LISTEN TO YOUR JURA COFFEE MACHINE
No need to mark your calendar to remember when to clean your machine or change its filter!
A JURA will always notify you when it needs maintenance. Simply check the alerts displayed by your machine and clean it when prompted—that's the only way to get the most out of it.
The best tip for JURA owners is to pay attention to the various messages your machine displays!
5. ONLY USE JURA COFFEE MACHINE CLEANING PRODUCTS
JURA products are designed specifically for machines, following extensive laboratory research. This intensive research, carried out by specialists, ensures that products are made from suitable, high-quality materials. By using them, you will benefit from a well-maintained machine. That's why they are the most reliable solution for taking care of your JURA coffee machine, compared to other products that are sometimes cheaper but whose effectiveness is not guaranteed.
And now, we can only hope that you enjoy every step of your coffee experience!