Review: Jura ENA Micro 90 Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

Review of the Jura ENA Micro 90 one-touch bean to cup coffee machine. Marc from WholeLatteLove.com reviews this new machine from Jura featuring with PEP - Pulse Extraction Process and Aroma G3 grinder. New technology from produces coffee, espresso and milk-based espresso beverages with more flavor and aroma.
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[@rvboyett]

I really appreciate your videos. They've been very helpful as I shop for my first espresso machine. I will be buying it from your site when I finally pull the trigger.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Rick, Thanks for the kind comment! Happy to hear you find the videos helpful. If you have any questions always here to give detailed answers.

[@Luforge]

Hi Marc, Very informative as always..What a great little machine with all the new tech to produce superb coffees. i like the simple design, with all the features on top of the machine to give it an aesthetic frontal finish..I have the Jura J9 One Touch and i always got a good Crema with this machine(make sure you adjust your grind setting)It's perfect for entertaining and for making a variety of push button multiple coffees. It's very robust/consistent and i am sure this little baby ENA Micro delivers the same if not better with all the new updates. My Machine is 6 years old and so far i had no problems or issues at all..!(make sure you clean it when the machine tells you) Jura has made an affordable automatic machine to give you the best coffees and most of all, year's of service. Personally, i do prefer the semi automatics because your in control of your coffee making.....

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi J, Thanks for your comment and sharing your experiences and opinions! The PEP brewing does up the potential. You are correct about the cleaning. The brew groups in Jura machines are not removable so important to do that. But take care of them and they are very reliable like your 6 years without issue and more. We regularly get reports of machines going 10,000+ brewing cycles without issue. Agree semi-autos do give you more control with sacrifice of convenience.

[@louisbourbon8973]

Nice little machine. Almost had me sold until I clicked on the link to the website and found out this thing is $1,400! I make good money but to Hell with that! I'll stick with the Tassimo.

[@yitschack]

hi just a quick question, what is the difference between jura micro 90 (on this video) and the jura micro 9 ?

[@irinakaminsky7041]

water spilled on the adjusting wheel on top of me ena micro 90 jura machine am i screwed?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi i, should be fine. Do recommend letting it dry before use.

[@davidbarriosr]

Hi!! I just bought an Ena Micro 90 based on this video. I was surprised however at how weak the espresso was even with the stronger settings and finer grind. The espresso was coming out more like a strong coffee but not like a espresso at all. My local Jura distributor brought a brand new Ena Micro 90 and guess what... weak espresso again even with the stronger settings. Why didn't you mention this on your video? Did you not notice how weak the espresso is coming out of this model? Any recommendations? The local distributor offered me to make a change for the E6. Are the espressos from the E6 stronger than from the ENA micro 90? Thanks for your comments.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi David, Thanks for the comment. When making espresso on super-auto machine always start with the finest grind setting, max dose/strength and high brew temp. Sound like you've done all that. Keep in mind the max coffee dose on the Micro 90 is 10g so for bold espresso you want to make no more than a hair over 30ml/1oz of finished liquid. I use the Micro 90 at home everyday. While finished shot quality does not compare to barista shots from a professional machine they are quite good! Marc

[@davidbarriosr]

@@Wholelattelovepage Thanks for the quick reply Marc!! I What about the switch to the E6 they are offering me? Does it have a higher max coffee dose than the Micro 90? Would the E6 make a bolder espresso? Thanks again!!

[@jaylils]

I'll stick with my espresso machine. Unless i have a unknown aunt that died and left me some money i would check this out! Until then espresso machine and aeropress is my thing. Good review !

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Jon, Thanks for the comment. We do our best to provide as much detail as possible. We understand these machines are an investment. Too bad they don't have a one-touch Aeropress...they make excellent coffee good beans, a grinder and some effort!

[@wertialexander7711]

just bought it for 40€ so exited

[@NicBanck]

Great video ! bought my jura Ena 90 after watching this review. Every Day, all Day !!!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Nicolai, Thanks for the comment! At home, the ENA Micro 90 is my daily driver too! Marc

[@daphneyu9004]

Whole Latte Love . What does the ENA stand for?

[@jazmanslick]

Thank you for your review! We just ordered this machine from your website. Can’t wait!! :)

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi JZ, You are welcome. It's a very nice clean and compact machine - I've been using the same at home for a couple of years now. Marc

[@mediumcoffee5910]

Thanks for the review! I'm torn between the Micro 90 and E6 as they are close in price and features. My wife and I will be using it to make a couple of coffees at home every day. What would you recommend?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Michael, You are welcome and thanks for the question. I've been using the ENA Micro 90 at home for about 6+ coffees a day for more than 2 years. Unfortunately Jura no longer offers the machine new in the US but I have seen factory refurbs available. Our family loves the machine. It's compact, stylish, quick and makes a good long coffee. Not sure what size coffees you will be making but the reservoir is rather small so if making larger volumes reservoir refilling is my only complaint. E6 has a larger reservoir and can make 2 coffee beverages simultaneously. It uses the same brewing components internally as the Micro 90 so quality is identical. If you like the style of the ENA Micro 90 and will never do milk beverages the Jura A1 cost less than either and matches the 90's style: www.wholelattelove.com/collections/super-automatic-espresso-machines/products/jura-a1-piano-black-espresso-machine Marc

[@mediumcoffee5910]

@@Wholelattelovepage Thanks so much for the reply! I did see some Micro 90s on sale on the Canadian website but over the weekend I convinced myself that buying the Ena 8 was worth the extra cost. I saw your livestream video comparing the Ena 8 and E8 and it sealed the deal for me. Thanks for making such great content!

[@jprooney11]

Hi Marc, thanks for the great reviews! I'm deciding between the micro 90 and a D6, and wondering if you could comment on the differences? I'm less concerned about buttons/screens but more with brew options and milk based drink performance. I'm leaning towards the micro 90 for the latte as that is my wife's drink of choice. Thanks!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi John, Thanks for the question. I'm partial to the Micro 90 as I've been using one at home for about 2 years now. Making a milk drink on the D6 is a slightly more involved process as the machine requires you to turn a knob when it's time for milk. On the Micro 90 it's one step. Milk froth quality is essentially the same on both machines. Both machines use the same brewing process so coffee espresso quality is the same. Marc

[@jprooney11]

@@Wholelattelovepage awesome thanks for quick reply! I've now thrown the E6 into consideration as well. iI the latte macchiato function on the ENA just a cappuccino with a pause for the milk to settle? Ie. could I do this manually on the E6? Thanks again, great content!

[@SherifEgypt]

Great video as usual. I've bought the G. Brera you recommended to me, and it's amazing in every thing " the espresso quality, the convenience, & the price". This was really the machine I was looking for. Unfortunately, "Whole Latte Love" doesn't ship to Saudi Arabia, and they don't offer machines that require 220 volts, so I had to buy it from Italy. I hope that you upgrade your shipping service in the future as I wish to be able to buy my coffee beans from your store. Thanks.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi SE, So sorry international shipping is not offered at this point! But, happy to hear you are enjoying the Brera! Definitely about the best value in a no frills super-automatic bean to cup machine.

[@davidcrandall1244]

The manual says to adjust grinder only while grinder is running to prevent damage.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi David, I have an ENA Micro 90 at home - been using daily for nearly 2 years. It is best to only adjust grinder when running when setting to a finer setting. It's okay to adjust to a coarser setting without the grinder running. Marc

[@Impiza100]

Thanks Marc, great little machine, very informative video as always.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Leon, You are welcome and thanks for the comment!

[@rony05gmail]

Great review. I'm considering jura coffee machine but I'm bit confused about the machines. What is difference between micro 90 and e8? Just cannot find any. Also I and my.wife are latte's drinkers so I wonder how long take after first drink the machine is ready for next one. For both micro 90 and e8. Thanks

[@trippleaj]

I am interested in this machine, I was wondering what is the max amount of ounces it can dispense?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Amir, It's a great machine! What I'm currently using at home. Maximum is 8oz for coffee, latte macchiato and cappuccino. It's 2.5oz for espresso.

[@richardtedesco164]

Two questions If water is very soft, is it still necessary to use a filter or clean and/or descale.? You do not mention or demo how to clean, using the cleaning tablets. ?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi rt, Thanks for the questions. You do not have to use a filter. The machine comes with a water hardness test strip. When you initially setup the machine you will input the results of the water hardness test and also let it know you are not using a filter. Based on results of the water hardness test, filter use and number of brewing cycles the machine calculates when it's time to descale and will alert you do do it. Just so happens I've been using the ENA Micro 90 at home for a couple of years now. I do not use a filter as my water is relatively soft and of high quality otherwise. We probably average about 6 brew cycles a day. At that use level the machine alerts me about every 45-60 days to descale. Cleaning using the tablets is easy. Once again the machine alerts when it's time to do that. For me it's been about the same frequency as descaling. Just drop a tablet in the ground coffee bypass doser and the machine walks you through the rest: Empty drip tray, fill reservoir and run the cycle which last about 20 minutes and that's it. Marc

[@richardtedesco164]

I use filtered refrigerator water. Need to recheck softness level. As I read it. Cleaning is a necessary routine. If you use a filter then you do not need to descale. No filter, then you will need to descale. Cost Descaling tablets are less expensive than filters. One interesting comment on FB was “Is it better to descale or use a filter which eliminates the build up of limescale.?”

[@jaimejachete]

Thanks for the great video. Question: What is the main advantage of the Jura e8 i'm missing by buying this micro instead ? (Since they both got the PEP and both are one touch). Thanks!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi fc, E8 can make 2 coffees at the same time, has adjustable milk froth density, deeper programming and the color display. More of a milk drink specialist than the Micro 90.

[@kgm26]

Great Video! thinking about getting one of these and seeing it in action is very helpful. How is the milk frother on this machine though? It looked like the froth was very liquidy? not very stiff? Also have you tried using any other types of milk with the frother such as almond milk? Curious what those results would be like. Thanks!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Kate, Thanks for the comment. I like the froth. It's on the finer texture side in comparison to other machines. Honestly most would consider finer froth as better than the a stiffer froth - of course everyone has there preferences! But baristas really train to make that super fine froth that mixes well with the espresso for the luxurious mouth feel. Different story if you're into more of a dry cappa - then you'd want the stiff stuff. We have used almond milk in super auto machines and the results are good. Have not used with this machine. We have found that different brands of almond milk froth a little differently from each other.

[@markd.ladisch2953]

I am trying to decide between the low to mid range superautos. My criteria is what makes the best espresso, is quietest (not to wake anyone up), and simple to operate (avoid touch screen with loads of options), and we don’t really make milk drinks, so milk capabilities are not a concern. The Jura A1 seems to be a good fit, except it doesn’t do hot water, and I prefer Americanos. Other consideration is the Micro 90. Between the micro 90 and A1 is there really a difference in espresso quality? Is there much of a difference in flavor of the A1’s “coffee” vs the taste of an americano? Any other recommendations on machines in this range would be great. Thanks!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Mark, Thanks for the questions. Espresso quality of the A1 and Micro 90 is the same. Full disclosure I've been using a Micro 90 at home for more than a year. It works out for me as my daughter likes the occasional milk drink. If not for her I'd probably go with the A1 as the wife and I don't do milk drinks. There is a difference between a true Americano and a long coffee made on a super-auto. I do a few espresso a week and 6+ long coffees daily on the Micro 90. Both machines use PEP brewing for espresso and no PEP when making long coffee. I love the long coffees from the Micro 90 and they are the same as what you'd get from the A1. They brew with a thin crema layer on top so resemble a well made Americano. Tuning flavor is a matter of finding the right grind size and strength setting for the beverage and beans used. I've never made an Americano on the Micro 90 so I can't speak well to the difference in flavor. Hope that helps! Marc

[@spamcatchington1771]

Why does it brew an espresso so quickly? Shouldn't it be 25+ seconds?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Jackie, for commercial semi-automatic machines the typical extraction time is 20-30 seconds. It's different with super-auto machines like this Jura which uses a pulse extraction process and gets the job done faster. Marc

[@rickychim1]

other than the clean tablet, do I need to buy the descaling tablet?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Ricky, Sorry for the delayed response - I've been offline for a few days. As with all current Jura machines you will only need to descale if you choose not to use the in reservoir water filter. Marc

[@andymaloy6193]

Great overview!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Andy, Thanks for the comment! Marc

[@richardtedesco164]

How do you adjust the Micro 90 to maximum beans per cup? Thx.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi rt, Thanks for the question. 1. Press and hold the button in the center of the rotary dial until "RINSE" appears in display. 2. Turn the rotary dial until "PRODUCT" is diplayed. 3. Press the rotary button to display "Select Button" 4. Now push the button of the beverage you want to program. 5. Turn the rotary dial until "FLAVOUR" is displayed 6. Press the rotary button. 7. Turn the rotary dial to select the strength - more squares = more coffee! 8. With all squares illuminated for maximum strength press the rotary button to confirm the setting. "OK" will display 9. Turn the rotary switch until "Exit" is displayed and press the rotary button 10. The display should now read "PRODUCT". Turn the rotary dial until "EXIT" is displayed and press the rotary button to exit programming mode. Hope that helps! Marc

[@Caroline-zm3bm]

Is the drip tray dishwasher safe?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi C, Thanks for the question. No, the drip tray should not be run through dishwasher.

[@BicsterUK]

Is it possible to make a plain, run of the mill, latte (not latte macchiato) with this machine?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Chris, Thanks for the question. Yes you can. A latte macchiato presents a latte in a layered fashion with the espresso sitting between a layers of milk with slightly different density. Give it a stir and it's a latte. Marc

[@yulandahuang3480]

Thank you for your video

[@vhummos]

excellent as always, please review Gastroback's "ESPRESSO MASCHINE ADVANCED PRO G S" if you can.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Sobhan, Thanks so much for the comment! Guess what, we have reviewed that machine. Unless I'm mistaken, it's a re-branded Brevill Barista Express. Here's our video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmfaeIybg9yVq9U

[@mkerchne1]

Quick question: are you able to remove the brew unit for cleaning? It looks like Jura makes it unable to remove on others

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Matt, Thanks for the question. Brew unit is not removable for cleaning.

[@luisraulserranogonzalez4073]

Hi Marc! I just know your channel today (I'm a subscriber now!) and I think is amazing! In your honest opinion, which model do you recommend to buy...Gaggia Anima Deluxe or this one Jura ENA micro 90? or maybe another in this range of price, technology, etc (like the Jura e8)? My wife and father in law loves the espresso; me, I love a nice hot cappuccino​ or long latte :) Have a great weekend!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi LRSG, Sorry for the delayed response and the subscribe - just back from touring espresso machine manufacturer facilities in Italy. I currently use a Jura Micro 9 at home. It's nearly identical to the Micro 90 with the exception of the PEP brewing. But, I do very few milk drinks at home. The Jura uses a pick up tube for milk drinks while the Anima Deluxe uses an attachable carafe. I find machines with an attachable carafe easier to use day to day than those with pickup tubes. If switching between straight espresso and milk-based drinks all the time I'd go with the Anima. Both make nice espresso. Easier to make 2 espressos at same time on the Anima. Marc

[@kathleennorman3071]

Hi Mark. I have this machine, and all of a sudden the coffee is coming out very weak (just simple brewed coffee setting from whole beans), despite checking settings for proper strength. Any ideas what might have happened and how I can troubleshoot this problem? Thanks in advance.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Kathleen, FYI I have an ENA Micro 90 at home which the family uses for standard coffee and the occasional espresso and milk drink. I'd start with the obvious like making sure your strength setting is correct. If you use beans which have an oily sheen (not recommended) they can cause grinder clogs which might limit or prevent dosing. I'd give Jura Support a call if the issue continues: us.jura.com/en/customer-care/hotline-and-customer-service Marc

[@katewilliams3042]

I would love a recommendation for a coffee bean to use in this machine. Any beans stand out as winners?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi KL, I use an ENA Mico 9 on a regular basis. It depends on your flavor preference but I use Maromas Orphea in it: www.wholelattelove.com/maromas-orphea-whole-bean-espresso The Orphea gets excellent customer reviews. Recently I've used Coffee Mio Ufficio: www.wholelattelove.com/coffee-mio-ufficio It's an all Arabica blend roasted in Australia and air shipped to us regularly so it's fresh. Roaster is an automatic machine resller in Australia as well and has tuned the roast to perform well in automatic machines.

[@user-el7ui9io8d]

Thanks for the review! Where I could find the recommended setting of each type of coffee? It would be really helpful! Thanks

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi,You are welcome and thanks for the question! Generally it's finer for espresso and coarser for longer coffee. I use this same machine at home. In my case I leave the grind 2-3 ticks from the finest setting when using an Italian style bean blend. The ENA Micro 90 uses Jura's PEP brewing when making espresso for deeper extraction. It does not use it when making longer coffee. With that many users like me can make both without changing the grind size. Hope that helps! Marc

[@user-el7ui9io8d]

Whole Latte Love Hi Marc, thank you for your reply! I would like to know the settings like how much milk should be setup for cappuccino, what a pause should be between milk and coffee etc :)

[@user-el7ui9io8d]

Whole Latte Love Also, I cannot understand why milk comes out quite cold. Any tips? The setting of temperature is High...

[@dogtraincoil]

Hi I'm planing to buy this machine probably from amazon I'm from israel and the electricity here is 250v like in europe.. can I just replace the plug to our local plug? will it work with 250v? (I'm asking since I know that in the US the voltage it's 110v)

[@Wholelattelovepage]

HI RA, I would check with an electrician for your situation but fairly certain you will need to convert the voltage.

[@dogtraincoil]

Whole Latte Love I think that I will buy it from Amazon Europe which has the same electricity system like in Israel. Thank you so much for your help

[@adampoll4977]

Why do you keep showing such oily beans in these demos when they are not recommended for superautos - cos the shine looks better on camera?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Adam, Good eye! Coffee used in the video was a Malabar Gold. As you observed it's on the oily side. It's not a coffee I'd recommend for use in super-autos. It's one of a very few coffees with an oily sheen that I like. As you might imagine, I end up drinking a fair amount of the coffees made when shooting videos so it helps to use something I like and I happened to have some in the studio so used it. In retrospect, probably not the best idea to use a coffee like that for the video.

[@JK-ug7rm]

Wish it didnt have the leaning look.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Guess it's one of those like or you don't kind of design elements.

[@aliganawy]

hi how much ds mahin

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Current pricing here: www.wholelattelove.com/jura-ena-micro-90-one-touch