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 machines for the home, delivering Baby Gaggia to the Italian market, which to this day is considered the ideal family coffee machine. Gaggia espresso machines are still made exclusively in Milan, Italy, where pride in craftsmanship meets current technology to make machines that are exquisite and easy to use.
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 energy behind every shot of espresso. The Gaggia system offers a maximum of 15 bars of pressure, more than enough to take out each and every shot.
A fantastic additional design feature that you will recognize the value of is the fast steam boiler system. This system will allow you to immediately switch between preparation and steaming without having to wait long reheat times. The quick switch allows you to start the process of steaming and frothing your milk while your espresso remains at its optimum temperature.
Every time you brew, the Gaggia Platinum Vision grinds the espresso beans just for that shot, ensuring the freshest taste. 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 the precise amount of beans, brewing two perfect cups of your chosen coffee beverage.
Ground Beans Exactly How You Like Them
Ceramic burr grinder quietly produces an even, static-free grind. By using the grinder adjustment tool that came with the machine, you can also adjust the grind setting between fine, medium, and coarse. The sealable bean 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 their 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 the center for a normal brew, but turn it to the left for a softer brew or to the right for a stronger brew.
Adjustable dose system
Another way to take even more delight in your coffee is to modify your brew. With the push of another button, you can choose the amount of ground coffee used to brew your ideal cup. You can adjust the amount of espresso beans to be ground from 7.5 to 10 grams.
How cool is this? a cup lift
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, the height of the drip tray will be electronically adjusted for you. Always empty and thoroughly clean the cup tray daily with warm water.
Another must-have: a mug warmer
If you want a great cup of coffee, you need to brew it directly into a hot mug. Why? 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 foaming wand
Frothing milk for a cappuccino or latte is easy with the Gaggia Platinum Vision frothing wand. The Pannarello accessory lets you steam and froth milk as well as the girl behind the counter at Starbucks. 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! Make 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 effortlessly steam and froth your milk.
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 rise? What if you never had to begrudgingly wait in line once again to have your eyes opened in the morning? No more tips! Just a cup of coffee prepared the way you like it best. You can even use Starbucks espresso beans!
In my experience, a good quality cup of coffee, regardless of how it is drunk, is best enjoyed in a bathrobe and not while driving to work.