Reasonably Priced Cappuccino Maker

[ddk]

I am considering buying a Jura Z7 or J90. Any recommendations on which is a better choice. Thank you in advance.

It comes down to personal preferences and how picky you are about your espresso, personally I was never happy with my own Jura machines or anything I had in other people's homes. It's fine for coffee but not espresso specially if you want a hot ristretto, not happening.

david

 

[Steve williams]

I have had both but presently have owned from Z5 to current Z model

I love it

 

[rockitman]

It comes down to personal preferences and how picky you are about your espresso, personally I was never happy with my own Jura machines or anything I had in other people's homes. It's fine for coffee but not espresso specially if you want a hot ristretto, not happening.

david

E5 makes great Ristretto !

 

[dbeau]

We have a Rancilio Sylvia -- about $600. For the amount it's used, more than enough. Very solid construction, good internals which yield good pressure. Made in Italy. Not an automatic btw.

It's a popular, classic model that you can read alot about online. I think it's often considered by the coffee cognoscenti to be the minimum you can spend for a 'real' machine. The coffee is excellent. The companion grinder is very good too -- never clogs like some other machines we've had.

We too have had/used the Rancilio couple (Sylvia and Rocky) for a little over 15 years - used every day.

 

[c1ferrari]

We were using this with a Baratza grinder prior to transitioning to a Ceado grinder and La Marzocco:

http://www.crosslandcoffee.com/