What is the Jura Z10 (NAB)?
Jura's most versatile home coffee machine, which makes hot, Cold Brew and Light Brew drinks from whole beans.
The Z10 grinds, brews and froths automatically, like any bean-to-cup machine. What sets it apart is range. Jura lists 51 specialities for this version, including hot, Cold Brew, Light Brew and sweet versions of the same drinks, and a grinder that changes its setting for each one. It has a 15 bar pump, a thermoblock heating system, an HP3 / CX3 milk spout and aluminium front panels, and Jura states it is made in Switzerland. Jura's US shop lists it at $4,499.00.
Jura calls this model the second generation, with the product code NAB and a 2026 model year. The first generation, coded NAA, is still listed on Jura's US site with 40 specialities. This review covers the NAB version, based on Jura's own specification sheet. We have not tested it hands-on.
Cold Brew, Light Brew and Sweet Foam
Most bean-to-cup machines make one kind of coffee: hot espresso, with more water or milk added. The Z10 adds two more ways of extracting it. Jura calls them the Cold Extraction Process and the Light Extraction Process, and between them they account for most of the menu.
- Cold Brew. Eleven drinks, from Cold Brew espresso and Cold Brew americano to a Cold Brew flat white and latte macchiato.
- Light Brew. Eight drinks, from Light Brew espresso to a Light Brew cappuccino.
- Sweet Foam. Sweet versions of the cortado, espresso macchiato, caffe latte, cappuccino, flat white and latte macchiato, plus a mocaccino and chocolate foam. A syrup attachment and a chocolate attachment come in the box.
Traditional cold brew steeps for many hours, so a Cold Brew made at one touch is a different drink under the same name rather than the same drink made faster. For someone who wants cold coffee in summer without planning a day ahead, it is still a real feature. How the cold styles differ is set out in cold brew vs iced coffee.
A grinder that changes for every drink
A bean-to-cup machine usually grinds every drink at the same setting, which forces a compromise between espresso, which needs a fine grind, and longer drinks. The Z10's Product Recognizing Grinder, P.R.G.2+, sets the grind and the amount of coffee to match the drink selected, fine for short classics and coarse for Cold Brew, and returns to its starting position after each one. The brewing unit takes 5 to 16 g of coffee.
Seven grind levels, 10 strength levels, 3 brew temperatures and a Caffeine Regulator with 3 levels can all be programmed, and up to four people can save their own profiles. Why grind size matters so much to extraction is explained in the grind size guide.
Living with it
- Capacity. A 2.4 l water tank and a 280 g bean container.
- Cup clearance. The dual spout adjusts from 79 to 151 mm high, enough for most latte glasses.
- Milk and cleaning. The machine switches between milk and milk foam automatically, cleans the milk system at one touch and runs integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling programmes. It detects the CLEARYL Smart+ filter automatically.
- Decaf. A powder chute takes ground coffee, so a decaf does not mean emptying the beans.
- Connectivity. Wi-Fi Connect comes as standard and works with the J.O.E. app, which also sets the Coffee Timer.
- Size. 320 x 363 x 470 mm (W x H x D) and 12 kg. It is deep, so measure the counter.
- Power. 1450 W at 120 V, with 0 W on standby.
- Finishes. Aluminium Black, Aluminium White and Aluminum Champagne.
Jura's specification sheet does not state the warranty period or the burr material. Check the warranty with the retailer before buying.
Jura Z10 vs Jura E8
The Jura E8 is the Z10's obvious comparison, and at $2,599.00 from an authorised dealer it costs $1,900 less. Both use the HP3 / CX3 milk spout, a 15 bar pump, a 280 g bean container, 7 grind levels, 10 strength levels and the CLEARYL Smart+ filter, and both have a powder chute.
The E8 makes 17 hot specialities with its P.A.G.2 grinder and a 1.9 l tank, and is made in Portugal. The Z10 adds the Cold Brew and Light Brew processes, the grinder that resets for each drink, a larger 2.4 l tank, 3 brew temperatures, the Caffeine Regulator, the touchscreen and Wi-Fi, and it is made in Switzerland. If your household drinks hot espresso and milk drinks, the E8 makes all of them for much less. The Z10 earns its price only if the cold and light drinks will be made regularly.
Jura Z10 vs Breville Oracle Jet
The Breville Oracle Jet takes a different route to automation at $1,999.95. It grinds, doses and tamps into a 58 mm portafilter and steams milk hands-free, and it also makes Cold Brew and Cold Espresso in minutes. It works with a portafilter, so it feels closer to a cafe machine. The Z10 does everything at one touch and has the larger menu. Choose the Breville for espresso that feels hands-on without the skill; choose the Jura for a household where anyone can press a button and get any of 51 drinks.
Is the Jura Z10 worth it?
At $4,499.00, the Z10 is priced well above what the everyday drinks require. What the premium buys is range and refinement: cold and light extraction, a grinder that adapts to each drink, Swiss manufacture and a system designed to need little attention.
It is worth it for a household that will use the Cold Brew and Light Brew menus through the year and wants every drink at one touch. It is poor value for anyone who drinks the same hot espresso or latte every morning, where the Jura E8, or a cheaper machine such as the De'Longhi Dinamica LatteCrema, does the job for a fraction of the cost.
Who should buy the Jura Z10 (and who should not)
Buy it if
- You want iced and cold coffee drinks as easily as hot ones.
- Several people with different tastes will use saved profiles and the full menu.
- You want the most capable bean-to-cup machine Jura makes and the budget is there.
Skip it if
- You drink hot espresso and milk drinks only; the Jura E8 covers that for less.
- You want to control espresso by hand.
- You want a large bean container for a busy household.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drinks does the Jura Z10 make?
The second generation Z10 (NAB) lists 51 specialities. The first generation (NAA) lists 40, so check the code on the box.
Can the Jura Z10 make cold brew?
Jura's Cold Extraction Process makes Cold Brew versions of eleven drinks, from espresso to latte macchiato, at one touch. It is not the same as cold brew steeped for many hours.
Can you use ground coffee in the Jura Z10?
Yes. It has a powder chute for ground coffee.
How big is the Jura Z10's water tank?
2.4 l, published as 81 oz. The bean container holds 280 g.
Where is the Jura Z10 made?
Jura states it is made in Switzerland.
