Gaggia Espresso Machine – Gaggia Platinum Swing Up
Gaggia 90901 Platinum Swing Up Automatic Espresso Machine with Milk Island
The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up espresso machine is characterized by a user friendly interface, just a swing to select a function. The 24 characters LCD display allows the user an easy control of all the functions. Today it has become very easy to enjoy a real Espresso and personalized it according to your desires.
This fine espresso coffee maker will have you creating the most delicious lattes cappuccinos macchiatos and americanos using the state of the art Pannarello frothing wand used to steam and foam milk.
An active cup warmer on the top of the machine creates a beautiful look and practical functionality. Simple touch ring commands puts the brewing at your fingertips. The easy to use controls provide options such as menu language water hardness water filter replacement a rinse cycle clock settings and acoustic alerts. The machine includes a genuine Aqua Prima water filter and a free Milk Island.
A very easy to use espresso coffee maker the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up is the right addition to your kitchen. Features Stainless steel rapid steam boiler Active cup warmer Ceramic burr grinder with adjustable fineness settings Includes Aqua Prima water filter Stylish stainless steel finished front panel Bypass doser Rotating Pannarello steam wand Backlit touch dial 16 character digital LCD screen Espresso Plus system Adjustable coffee dosage from 7 to 10.5 grams per cup Pre-infusion 8.8 ounce bean hopper capacity 57 ounce removable water reservoir 15 bar pump.
Gaggia Platinum Swing Up Features:
• Automatic espresso machine with digital LCD screen and user-friendly controls
• 15-bar pump pressure; stainless-steel-lined boiler; built-in ceramic burr grinder
• Bypass doser for preground coffee; cup warmer; removable brew group
• 57-ounce removable water tank; Pannarello steam wand and Milk Island included
• Measures 12-3/5 by 16-1/3 by 14-4/7 inches
Love our new Gaggia February 11, 2009
missceline
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Well we tried the Gaggia Titanium and we did not like it at all (too loud, too big, odd settings).. This one, the gaggia Swing up is PERFECT! We can do Ristretto (tiny concentrated espresso). Noise level is very good. and the machine is too big at all! The only small minus is that the water tank coud have been a bit bigger but it would mean a bulkier machine (can’t have it all). Access to the tank and the coffee dumps is very easy (much easier than the titanium model). I highly recommend it! oh I almost forgot the milk island attachment is SO good too! THe milk is froth to perfection, easy to do a creamy hot chocolate with it in less than a minute!
Perfect espresso every time! April 24, 2009
Katy (El Paso, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After using a semi-automatic espresso maker for a few years with ok but inconsistent results, I put it away in the garage and started just going to the local coffee shop for my latte fix. Recently, I decided to try a super-automatic espresso maker for the quality and convenience. I read a lot of reviews, and thought about different manufacturers and models, including Jura Capresso, but eventually I decided on this Gaggia after watching videos of it in action on another website (Wholelattelove).
The machine was easy to set up and I was making espresso in no time. Ater using the Gaggia Swing Up for a few weeks all I can say is WOW. This is one product that lives up to its billing. No buyer’s remorse on my part.
There are a lot of really good features on this model but the most important thing to me is the quality of the espresso. I’m not exaggerating when I say it makes absolutely perfect, beautiful espresso every time. I’ve used Lavazza Super Crema, Lavazza Qualita Oro, and Illy espresso beans so far and all have made great espresso with gorgeous crema. This machine also makes a great long coffee for the travel mug.
The steam wand is easy to use with a frothing pitcher and thermometer because the wand swivels, making it easy to get the pitcher out from under it. I liked the milk island at first but cleaning it is a little tedious and it started to leak after I mistakenly put the pitcher on the stand without the plastic housing. Oops, my fault. So now I just use the steam wand exclusively and I’m still completely happy.
The menu is fairly intuitive and it is programmable if you choose. I also like the ipod-like wheel but the next model up, the Platinum Vision, has a touch screen which some people might like better. Another thing I like is that the machine swivels making it easy to put in the beans even though I have the machine on a counter with a cabinet above it — this swivel feature does not make the machine unsteady or wobbly at all. So far, cleaning has been easy and the machine tells you when it is time to empty the grounds drawer and put in water. One other feature worth mentioning is the tray which lifts and lowers electronically — at first I didn’t think I would use this much but it is nice to be able to raise the tray closer to the espresso dispenser when using espresso cups and lower it when using a mug.
Yes, it is a lot of money to spend on an appliance but I’ve already saved money by not going to my local coffee shop a few times a week so I figure I’ll eventually get a good chunk of my investment back. Now if I could just stop drinking more than one latte per day…
|
- Other Blogs You Might Enjoy
- The latest on the growing Wind Industry
TEXAS OVERTAKES CALIFORNIA AS TOP WIND ENERGY STATE Record year for new wind still forecast for 2006 As the U.S. wind energy industry stayed...
- How Exercise Can Help Beat Your Yeast Infection
OK, so what's the major cause of yeast infections? Hah, easy, you say, that's yeast in the body. Well, no actually. Many people will be...
- Amazing Formula For Mind-Programming!
? If you seriously want to start taking control of your own life, check out Mike's wonderful eBook Program Your Mind for Success in Record...
- Discover How a Quick Weight Loss Can Be a Healthy Weight...
Image via Wikipedia We left off with my last article of “Discover How a Quick Weight Loss Can Be a Healthy Weight Loss – Phase I”....
- Positive Actions Against Menopause
Dealing with Signs of Menopause is as easy or as hard as you choose to make it. For many the solution lies within as much as any therapy and...
(more bookmarking services)
