Review – The Gaggia Platinum Vision Espresso Machine
You don’t have to go to Italy to enjoy an authentic espresso or cappuccino. But you will need a real Italian espresso machine. Gaggia SpA is the Italian manufacturer of espresso machines for home use, and its name is identified with convention and reliability throughout the world. The company was created in 1948 by Achille Gaggia, to whom we owe the success of espresso coffee throughout the world: it was this gentleman who on September 5, 1938 registered patent number 365726, which over time became the modern machines. of espresso that we know today. In 1977 Gaggia began manufacturing coffee makers for the home, delivering Baby Gaggia to the Italian market, which to this day is considered the ideal family coffee maker. Gaggia espresso machines are still made exclusively in Milan, Italy, where pride in craftsmanship meets today’s technology to make exquisite, easy-to-use machines.
Great espresso every time
Preparing a great shot of espresso has never been less complicated. The Gaggia Platinum Vision espresso machine provides just the right amount of power behind every shot of espresso. The Gaggia system offers a maximum of 15 bars of pressure, more than enough to get each and every shot out.
A fantastic additional design feature that will recognize value is the rapid steam boiler system. This system will allow you to immediately switch between preparation and steaming without having to wait for long reheating times. The quick switch allows you to begin the process of steaming and frothing your milk while your espresso remains at its optimal temperature.
Each time you brew, the Gaggia Platinum Vision grinds the espresso beans for just that shot, ensuring the freshest flavor. Brewing a fresh cup of coffee is as easy as pressing an icon on the machine’s touch screen. You can select from three icons, which appear as cups, which when pressed will brew a small, medium or large espresso. If you’re brewing two cups, all you have to do is press the button twice and the machine will measure and grind just the right amount of beans, brewing two perfect cups of your chosen coffee beverage.
Beans Ground Exactly How You Like Them
Ceramic burr grinder quietly produces an even, static-free grind. Using the grinder adjustment tool that comes with the machine, you can also adjust the grind setting between fine, medium, and coarse. The sealable grain hopper will accommodate approximately 8.8 oz. of your favorite roasted whole beans. When you start to run out of espresso beans, the machine will alert you with a message to add beans. It’s a no brainer!
Espresso Plus System
Does your better half like her coffee a little stronger than you? There’s no problem using the Platinum Vision Machine because all you have to do is turn a dial to adjust the strength and body of each coffee drink. Leave the dial facing towards the center for a normal drink, but turn it to the left for a milder brew or to the right for a stronger brew.
Adjustable dose system
Another way to enjoy your coffee even more is to modify your preparation. With the push of another button, you can choose the amount of ground coffee used to make your ideal cup. You can adjust the amount of espresso beans to grind from 7.5 to 10 grams.
How cool is this? a cup raising
When preparing a cup of coffee, the cup is placed on a spill tray whose height can be adjusted according to the size or size of the cups. With the push of a button, it will electronically adjust the height of the drip tray for you. Always empty and thoroughly clean the cup tray every day with lukewarm water.
Another must have: a mug warmer
If you want a great cup of coffee, you should brew it directly into a hot cup. Because? Because brewing in a cold cup will instantly lower the temperature of your brew and you won’t get the optimal crema. Not good.
Pannarello Frothing Wand
Frothing milk for a cappuccino or latte is easy with the Gaggia Platinum Vision Frothing Wand. The Pannarello attachment allows you to steam and froth milk just as well as the young lady behind the Starbucks counter. When you’re ready to steam and froth your milk, simply press the steam icon on the touch screen. This takes you to the steam/hot water submenu. Find the word “steam” on the touch screen and press it, then turn the steam knob on the left side of the machine. Get prepared! Foam and steam!
The Gaggia Milk Island (Included if you know where to buy this machine)
The Gaggia Milk Island was designed to easily connect with the Gaggia Platinum Vision machine to make it much easier to froth and steam milk for a great latte or cappuccino. It’s as easy as turning the steam knob to the “milk island” setting and the machine will steam and froth your milk effortlessly.
It’s like having your own barista in your kitchen
What could be better than being able to enjoy a perfect, creamy latte within minutes of getting out of bed and taking it out on the patio to watch the sun come up? What if you never had to grudgingly wait in line again for your eyes to be opened in the morning? No more tips! Just a cup of coffee prepared the way you like it. You can even use Starbucks espresso beans!
In my experience, a good quality cup of coffee, regardless of how you drink it, is best enjoyed in a bathrobe and not while driving to work.