Experience true quality espresso, lattes, and more with the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up Espresso Machine. This super-automatic machine emphasizes ease of use and quality construction, and is ideal for home use. Elegantly designed with a stainless steel body and classic look, it'll be a welcome addition to your kitchen counter.
Enjoy features like a digital LCD, backlit touch control panel, easy frothing attachment, and Espresso Plus control system. This simple-to-operate machine lets you produce high quality drinks that are ground and brewed just the way you like them. A high quality grinder, water filtration system, and Rapid Steam boiler all ensure a quick and convenient coffee experience& without setting foot outside your own home.
Outstanding features of the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up
- Stainless steel boiler with Rapid Steam system for fast frothing
- Backlit touch control panel and digital LCD screen
- LCD alerts you to water hardness, filter replacement, cup warmer, and more
- "Milk Island" frothing attachment makes perfect foaming easy
- Pannarello frothing attachment is designed for use even by beginners
- Espresso Plus system lets you control pre-infusion, grind, and brew time of espresso
- Bypass doser for making one cup at a time - great for decaf
- Aqua Prima water filter for fresh, clean-tasting results
- 57-oz. water reservoir is removable for easy filling
- Electronic cup lift quickly adjusts to different heights/ cup sizes
- Ceramic burr grinder is fully adjustable
- Tight-sealed bean hopper holds 8.8 oz.
- Opti-Dose system gives you 7 to 10.5 grams of espresso per shot
- 12.5W x 14.5D x 16.25H inches
- Strong 15 Bar pump pressure
- 1300 watts/ 120 volts
- Includes Aqua Prima water filter, water hardness test strip, and brew group lubricant
- Manufacturer's warranty included
- Made in Italy
What does "BAR pressure" mean?
Pressure is the result of the packed (tamped) coffee giving the water resistance to pass through. The pump forces the water through that resistance and the power it needs to do so is commonly measured in BAR (= kg per square centimeter). A pressure rating is used on most pump-driven espresso machines. The typical accepted pressure for brewing espresso, 9 BAR, is 8.8 atmospheres of pressure or 130 pounds per square inch. Good pumps should be able to create more pressure (power) than they need to produce perfect espresso so that they don't break when the right combinations (fineness and consistency of grind, tamping, amount of ground coffee) are not prevalent. A good pump has a capacity of creating 15 or more BARs. To produce a lasting crema on top of your espresso, the water should pass through the coffee at approximately seven to nine BARs of pressure.
About Gaggia
Gaggia is the number-one selling home espresso machine manufacturer in Italy. Achille Gaggia, known as the founder of the modern espresso machine, founded the company in 1947. His innovative design eliminated steam from the extraction process and gave us the thick, crema-topped espresso that's so popular today. In 1977, the Gaggia company began producing machines for home use, and since that time, they have been at the forefront of development and innovation in the industry. Gaggia espresso machines combine Old World, classic styling with cutting-edge technology to bring you feature-packed machines that are easy to use and look fantastic in your kitchen. Enjoy espresso in the true Italian style with Gaggia.
