The Jura ENA 4 (article 15518, Full Metropolitan Black) is a compact bean-to-cup machine that makes espresso and coffee, with no milk system. A US dealer, Abt, lists it at $1,199.00.
What is the Jura ENA 4?
Jura calls it a compact one-cup machine for espresso purists. It has two cup buttons, small and large, and a strength button. Press the small cup button once for an espresso or twice for two, and the large cup button does the same for coffee. The grinder is Jura's Professional Aroma Grinder, and the brewing side uses Jura's P.E.P., which Jura says adds flexibility when you program the cup type.
It is the plainest machine in Jura's ENA line. The ENA 8 adds a touchscreen, a milk system and a longer drink list. The ENA 4 has a symbol display, and Jura's J.O.E. app can order specialty coffees if you add the optional Wi-Fi accessory.
Jura ENA 4 specs
| Article | 15518 (Full Metropolitan Black); 15519 is Nordic White |
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| Price | $1,199.00 at Abt; Jura's US page shows no price |
| Drinks | Espresso and coffee, single or double |
| Strength | 3 settings: mild, normal, strong |
| Pump | 15 bar, static, max. |
| Bean container | 4.4 oz (125 g) |
| Water tank | 37.2 oz (1.1 liters), without filter |
| Grounds container | About 10 servings |
| Power | 1450 W, 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Size | 271 x 323 x 445 mm (10.7 x 12.7 x 17.5 in.) |
| Weight | About 9.4 kg (20.7 lb) |
How the Jura ENA 4 makes coffee
You fill the bean container, which has an aroma preservation cover, and the machine grinds fresh for every cup. The grinding wheel has an adjustment for the roast, and Jura says to turn it only while the grinder is running. Strength is pressed in before or during grinding, and the machine remembers the last choice.
For a decaf cup, or any coffee that is not in the hopper, a powder chute takes one level measuring spoon of pre-ground coffee through a filler funnel. Jura's rule is that the drink must be started within about a minute of filling the chute.
Cleaning, rinsing and descaling
The system rinses itself when you switch the machine on, and when you switch it off after a specialty coffee. The machine has built-in cleaning and descaling programs, and Jura says the cleaning program takes about 20 minutes. With a CLEARYL Smart or Smart mini filter cartridge fitted, which the machine reads through an RFID chip, the machine prompts you to change the filter and no longer needs descaling.
The drip tray and coffee grounds container are emptied by hand, and there is a counter for the grounds container. Jura does not describe a removable brew group in the instructions.
Jura ENA 4 vs Jura E4 and ENA 8
The Jura E4 is the closest match: also a black-coffee machine with no milk system, but with a 1.9 liter tank and a 280 g bean hopper against 1.1 liters and 125 g here. The E4 lists five one-touch choices, counting hot water, which this manual does not list. The ENA 4 is the smaller of the two.
The Jura ENA 8 shares the 125 g hopper and 1.1 liter tank and adds a milk system, 15 one-touch recipes and a 2.8 inch touchscreen. If you want any milk drink at the touch of a button, the ENA 8 is the step up. If you drink black coffee, the ENA 4 is the one built for it.
Is the Jura ENA 4 worth it?
It costs about $1,199 at a US dealer, so you are paying for a compact footprint, Jura's grinder and the filter and rinse system, not for a long drink list. A 125 g hopper and a 1.1 liter tank mean more frequent refills than on the larger machines. Jura's US page and the manual give no figure for a warranty, so check the terms where you buy.
Who should buy the Jura ENA 4 (and who should not)
It suits a small kitchen and a household that drinks espresso or black coffee. It does not suit anyone who wants cappuccino or latte macchiato from one button, a large hopper or a big tank. For those the ENA 8 or a larger Jura fits better.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Jura ENA 4 cost?
Jura's US page lists no price. Abt, a US dealer, lists the Full Metropolitan Black (15518) at $1,199.00.
Does the Jura ENA 4 make milk drinks?
No. It has no milk system or steam wand, and Jura warns that milk can damage the machine's functioning when put in the water tank.
Can the Jura ENA 4 use pre-ground coffee?
Yes. A powder chute takes one level measuring spoon of ground coffee, for example for decaf.
How big is the Jura ENA 4 bean container and water tank?
The bean container holds 4.4 oz (125 g) and the water tank holds 37.2 oz (1.1 liters) without the filter.
Does the Jura ENA 4 need descaling?
Not if you use the CLEARYL Smart or Smart mini filter cartridge, according to Jura. Without one, the machine has a descaling program that it asks for on the display.
What is the difference between ENA 4 and ENA 8?
The ENA 8 adds a milk system, 15 one-touch recipes and a touchscreen. Both have a 15 bar pump, a 125 g hopper and a 1.1 liter tank.
Who is the Jura ENA 4 for?
Someone who drinks espresso and black coffee and wants it at one touch. It makes four drinks, espresso, double espresso, coffee and double coffee, grinds with Jura's Professional Aroma Grinder, and has no milk system. If you want lattes or cappuccinos from the machine, choose a model with a milk system instead.
