Gaggia Brera Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

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It's difficult to be specific about this, as I didn't use the same coffee beans with both machines, but I was happy with the Espresso I produced with both. With super-autos, you can just set it and forget it, but it's good to know how to fine tune for your favorite roasts. Easy way to test the pump is to have it powered and measure its output - should be in the region of 650ml/min.

I’ve reviewed plenty of compact automatics lately, but I think the Gaggia Brera might just take home the trophy here.The loudest element of any bean to cup coffee machine is the grinding of course, and both of these machines are fairly quiet. Bad news: it is hard to find espresso machines with a built-in grinder that are also versatile, good value for money, and let you enjoy delicious espresso shots as well as frothy milk-based drinks. Part of the reason is that, unlike many other coffee maker styles, bean to cup coffee makers have coffee grinders built into them. Simply switch your Espresso machine to ground coffee and fill the compartment with the amount for one Espresso.

Its high level dimensional features, elegant, modern design and reliable cleaning cycles make it one of the top models in the super-automatic segment. Designed by Italian engineers, the Gaggia Adapting System uses algorithmic learning to self-adjust grinding time based on your strength setting and your coffee. There are a few things you should know before heating up your super-auto for the first time to keep the the espresso flowing and the milk frothing.

I may take it apart whilst I wait for a replacement pump to arrive, although the machine is only seven months old so I doubt it will be scaled up. The brew group is also removable, which is handy when you want to give it a quick wash under the tap. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report.

With a stainless steel front panel, the Brera is an attractive appliance that wouldn’t look out of place in a professional environment.This means you’ll need to spend more time maintaining it than alternative machines, such as the Delonghi Esam 4000. If you appreciate the minimalist design of the Brera, the bulky frame and array of menu options on the Philips 3200 LatteGo might make you cringe. The only downside is the size of the water tank so I can only make two big cups and a litre of hot milk per fill.

Brewing at a pressure of 15-bars, which is well above the minimum industry requirements for espresso brewing ( 2), it delivers a perfect espresso with the iconic layer of crema.Considering Gaggia’s fondness for ceramic burr grinders, I’m not surprised to see one on this super automatic espresso machine, It’s not an unwelcome discovery by any means.