JURA Impressa A9 Overview
The Impressa A9 from JURA is a sleek super-automatic machine that’s right at home on small countertops given its compact design. The first feature that draws our attention is the TFT touchscreen display, which lets you swipe through the 12 programmable drink options easily.The display alone makes the A9 the perfect asset for any beginner or convenience-seeker. There’s no need for instructions; simply the touch the picture of the drink you want, and watch it brew.
Features and Performance
Beans are ground fresh for each drink with JURA's Aroma+ conical burr grinder, which is faster and quieter thanks to the improved cutting angle of the burrs. JURA’s Pulse Extraction Process impresses, brewing drinks using short pulses of water throughout the brewing process to extract even greater aroma. We’ve found that the A9 really shines with milk drinks. JURA’s integrated frother syphons milk for steaming automatically, and dispenses it directly into your cup.
To ensure the longevity of the machine and the quality of its beverages, the Impressa A9 features a number of automated rinsing cycles that run after beverages are prepared to keep the brewing and milk circuits clean. There are also additional cleaning programs that can be accessed through the touch screen menu.
Additionally, you can program the A9 with your water hardness to be alerted when the time comes for you to run the descaling cycle. When one of JURA’s Clearyl Blue water filters are installed in the 1 L reservoir, you won’t need to worry about scale at all.
Why You Should Get It
This little guy is as powerful as it is compact. It’s perfect for a single user or a couple, and incredibly easy to use, it operates quietly, and it makes excellent drinks. For higher capacities and even more drink options, consider a machine from JURA’s E or J Series.
Touch Screen Controls
The Impressa A9 features a full color touch screen display that makes navigating and programming your drink options easier than ever. Intuitively slide and touch to select your beverage and dial in your preferred coffee temperature, strength and volume settings. Colorful drink icons make it easier than ever for you and your guests to navigate the menu.
Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.) Brewing
The A9 employs JURA’s innovative Pulse Extraction Process brewing system. As opposed to a constant flow, water is instead pulsed through the grounds in short intervals that extract greater intensity and aroma while shortening the overall brew time. With P.E.P., espresso and ristretto can be prepared with greater clarity and flavor than ever before.
Aroma+ Grinder
The A9 comes equipped with JURA’s Aroma+ grinder, which features a specialized grinding chamber designed to reduce noise and cut down on grind times. It can be adjusted on a continuous scale to let you fine tune your grind as needed, or skipped over entirely for pre-ground coffee brewing using the integrated bypass doser.
Automated Cleaning and Maintenance
To extend its longevity and protect coffee flavor, the Impressa A9 features a full suite of automatic maintenance and rinsing programs. It can automatically rinse the coffee and milk systems and clean both your coffee circuit and milk circuits automatically. The machine can also be programmed with your water hardness to alert you when the machine needs to be descaled.