Capresso Coffee Makers and Espresso Machines: Where Jura’s US Brand Shines

I’ve owned a Capresso Infinity burr grinder since 2018. It cost me $110 and grinds coffee evenly for everything from French press to espresso. Six years in, the burrs are still sharp and the grind is still consistent. That is Capresso’s clearest value proposition in 2026: the best burr grinder under $150 that you can buy and not think about for a decade.

Here’s what’s actually worth buying from the current Capresso lineup, where they shine, and where alternatives outperform them.

Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder – the standout

The Capresso Infinity is the single most-recommended product in the Capresso lineup, and it has been for over a decade. It’s a conical burr grinder with 16 grind settings, a slow-turning motor (450 RPM, which reduces heat and prevents flavor degradation), and commercial-grade stainless steel burrs that last 5-10 years of household use.

• Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder ($110) – the standard model. Grinds for everything from French press to espresso. Best value at this price point.
• Capresso Infinity Plus ($140) – slightly more refined grind range with finer espresso settings. Worth the $30 bump for serious espresso users.
• Capresso Infinity Pro ($170) – premium version with timed grinding and stepless adjustment. Approaches the consistency of Baratza grinders at this tier.

Honest comparison: the Baratza Encore ($170) is the standard recommendation at this price point and is meaningfully better for espresso. The Capresso Infinity at $110 is the value pick for someone who’s not yet doing serious espresso work. For drip and French press, the two grinders are comparable.

Capresso CoffeeTeam – coffee maker with built-in burr grinder

The Capresso CoffeeTeam series (currently the CoffeeTeam TS at $250) combines a 10-cup drip coffee maker with an integrated conical burr grinder. Set the timer the night before, fill the bean hopper, and the machine grinds and brews fresh in the morning.

The grinder in the CoffeeTeam is the same Infinity-class conical burr as their standalone grinder, which puts it ahead of most grind-and-brew machines on the market. The Cuisinart DGB-700BC ($200), Krups KM7000 ($170), and similar grind-and-brew combos use less consistent grinders that meaningfully reduce cup quality.

For someone committed to the grind-and-brew workflow, the Capresso CoffeeTeam at $250 is the best-in-class pick. For someone willing to grind separately, a standalone Capresso Infinity ($110) plus any decent drip coffee maker ($100-150) produces similar or better coffee.

Capresso espresso machines

• Capresso EC100 Espresso and Cappuccino Machine ($200) – entry-level pump espresso machine. Uses pressurized portafilters; produces approximately-espresso rather than real espresso. Skip for serious espresso use.
• Capresso 121 Ultima ($350) – semi-automatic with a 15-bar pump. Better than the EC100 but still uses pressurized baskets.
• Capresso Pro Espresso & Cappuccino Machine ($550) – Capresso’s most serious espresso offering. 58mm portafilter (commercial size), 15-bar pump. Competes with the Breville Bambino Plus ($500) in this price range.

The Capresso espresso lineup faces serious competition. At $500-600, the Breville Bambino Plus is the standard recommendation and generally produces better espresso. At $200-350, the entry-level Capresso pumps don’t compete with what the Breville Bambino ($300) delivers.

The Jura relationship

Capresso is owned by Jura, the Swiss premium-espresso brand. Some Capresso products are essentially rebadged Jura units for the US market at slightly lower prices. Jura’s super-automatic espresso machines (the Z, S, and E series) run $2,500-5,000 and compete with the high-end Breville Oracle and similar premium machines. If you’re shopping in that price range, look at Jura directly rather than Capresso – the Jura brand carries the premium positioning and after-sales support that Capresso doesn’t quite match in the US.

Capresso drip coffee makers

Beyond the CoffeeTeam combo, Capresso makes standard drip coffee makers including the MT600 Plus 10-Cup ($90) and the 12-Cup Thermal Carafe ($120). Both are solid mid-tier picks but face strong competition from Cuisinart, Bonavita, and OXO at similar price points.

My actual recommendation

Capresso’s clearest value props in the current market:

• Best burr grinder under $150: Capresso Infinity ($110). Long-lasting, consistent, well-built.
• Best grind-and-brew combo: Capresso CoffeeTeam TS ($250). The integrated grinder is meaningfully better than competing grind-and-brew machines.
• Premium drip: Capresso 12-Cup Thermal ($120) is competitive with Cuisinart and Bonavita; pick based on aesthetic preference.

Skip Capresso for espresso (look at Breville or DeLonghi) and for premium super-automatic (look at Jura directly). For grinders and combo machines, Capresso is genuinely competitive.

For comparison across brands, see our buyer guides to Breville, DeLonghi, and Cuisinart.

Related reading

• Breville espresso machines
• DeLonghi espresso machines
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