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- This energy-efficient machine automatically switches to standby mode after one hour, then uses less than one watt per hour
- Program the dispensing buttons on the electronic control panel to suit your own personal coffee preferences
- Durable ceramic grinder retains the purity of the coffee aroma, and can be adjusted to grind as coarse or as fine as you like
- Via the ground coffee compartment you can brew a different blend without changing the beans
- Removable brewing unit for easy cleaning and maintenance
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Treat your taste buds, with over 60 years of Italian espresso tradition
Gaggia is a company deeply rooted in Italian espresso heritage, yet its coffee machines have evolved over the decades, from the original pressure-generating, lever-activated piston, to the latest fully-automated, bean-to-cup technology which, at the touch of a button, grinds, brews and dispenses a delicious cup of espresso. However you prefer to brew your coffee--whether you want the simplicity of bean-to-cup or crave domestic barista status--there is a Gaggia for you.
History
In 1938 Achille Gaggia filed patent number 365726, an ingenious invention which saw steam pressure applied to ground coffee, so that the water forced through the coffee extracted all its flavours and aromas to create a rich foam crema layer. However, the real revolution came 10 years later when Achille filed a new patent, for a lever-operated piston machine incorporating a spring. This spring provided additional pressure, and this pressure forced water through the coffee in a shorter time, producing a short black espresso in just 15 seconds.
In the 1950s Gaggia found fame in the trendy coffee bars of Rome and Milan, and most notably in London’s prominent Sirocci in Soho. These coffee bars soon became icons of the '50s lifestyle. With the launch of Baby Gaggia in 1977 the company began producing domestic espresso machines, making the professional values inherent in Gaggia’s commercial machines widely available for use in the home.
Uses less energy on standby
Energy saving
The Gaggia Brera super-automatic coffee machine is characterised by compact design, simplicity of use, practicality of cleaning and its energy-saving capabilities.
Gaggia Brera saves energy when not in use because it automatically switches to standby mode after one hour, then uses less than one watt per hour when in standby mode. If you’re concerned about your energy consumption, Brera can help you save energy as well as make great coffee.
Twin boiler reduces the waiting time between coffee brewing and steam output to just a few seconds
Rapid steam
A twin boiler reduces the waiting time between coffee production and steam delivery to just a few seconds. This coffee machine is ideal for preparing espresso coffee using either coffee beans or ground coffee, and is equipped with a device for dispensing steam and hot water. The elegantly styled machine is designed for normal home use only.
The twin boiler reduces the normal waiting time between coffee brewing and steam output to just a few seconds. Twin boilers means that you are able to brew coffee and add milk to make a cappuccino or latte without an additional wait, so you can froth milk to make cappuccinos, lattes and macchiato coffee at a simple turn of the steam knob.
Removable brewing unit for easy cleaning and maintenance
Removable brewing unit
Cleaning your coffee machine removes hard water mineral deposits, old oils from previously brewed pots and other impurities that can make your coffee taste bad. The Gaggia Brera automatic coffee machine comes with a removable brewing unit for easy cleaning and maintenance. Maintenance and cleaning should only be carried out when the machine is cold and disconnected from the power supply. For better durability and long-lasting results, clean the brewing unit of the machine with water. The brewing unit needs to be removed for cleaning, then rinsed thoroughly with hot water. Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the machine from the outside. Scale forms while the machine is in use, so it's necessary to remove scale every three to four months of use or whenever you observe a decreased flow of water.
Ceramic grinder retains the purity of the coffee aroma
Ceramic grinder
The durable ceramic grinder retains the purity of the coffee aroma, and can be adjusted to grind as coarse or as fine as you like. The quality and flavour of your coffee will depend not only on the blend you use but also on how finely you grind it.
Every machine is factory-regulated to a medium-sized grind--turn the knob to higher numbers to obtain a coarser grind, turn the knob to lower numbers to obtain a finer grind. The finer you grind the coffee, the more flavour can be extracted from the same volume. But it's the type of coffee making equipment you own that will determine what grind you can get away with. The ceramic grinder in the Gaggia Brera automatic coffee machine was chosen after careful consideration and research. Ceramic material is durable and safe in use. It is inert and thus ensures the best results without changing the consistency and flavour of the coffee.
The ceramic grinder in this Brera machine also provides a more consistent grind from start till end, allowing perfect dosing and blending. It gives you more control over the body and density of your coffee. And that's not all--the amount of coffee residue left in the cup is substantially reduced. Moreover, ceramic grinders are long-lasting and make minimum noise. Thanks to its powerful, robust build, the ceramic coffee grinder will quietly grind to the same consistency and high standards for a longer period of time so you can have perfect-tasting coffee every time.
Customise everything to your personal taste
Personalise your perfect cup
Program the dispensing buttons on the electronic control panel to suit your own personal coffee taste. The 'Personalise Your Coffee' function allows you to choose the desired taste of your coffee every time you make a cup. Every cup is freshly brewed and prepared with the ultimate balance of your choice between coffee and water--a guarantee for a smooth, full taste and delicious aroma.
You can customise everything to your personal tastes, from the number and size of coffees you make through to the amount of milk or coffee that is dispensed. The Gaggia Brera coffee machine has a finger touch function to save user settings, which is a novel way to easily access your preferred coffee settings. The machine has two buttons which can each be programmed for a personalised coffee, so it stores up to two individuals' customisations. Since you store coffee beans in the machine, brewing a morning cup made exactly to your liking will be as easy as pressing a button.
Brew a different blend
Ground coffee compartment
Variety is still an option; via the ground coffee compartment you can brew a different blend without changing the beans. With the Brera machine you can rest assured that everything is as fresh and delicious as if it were being prepared in the finest café. The machine allows you to adjust the amount of coffee (dose) to be ground according to your requirements. Gaggia Brera is an effortless and efficient bean-to-cup espresso maker.
This coffee machine is ideal for preparing espresso coffee using either coffee beans or ground coffee, and is equipped with a device for dispensing steam and hot water. The integrated water and bean tanks are easily accessible from the top and front, and perfectly complement the machine’s ergonomic design. Special insulation and super-silent ceramic grinders preserve the peaceful kitchen atmosphere.
Strength selector
Strength selector
Coffee has a huge variety of different flavours and undertones as well as strengths. Much of your decision will come down to personal taste. To assist you, Gaggia have included a 'strength selector' feature in the Gaggia Brera coffee machine which will help you in your decision making process. The strength of a coffee is mainly determined by a two things: how long the beans are roasted for and the amount of coffee you use in a cup.
With Gaggia Brera you can make anything from very mild to very strong coffee, and everything in between. Just select the amount of coffee beans to be ground for your espresso and have the coffee strength of your choice.
User friendly
A compact bean-to-cup espresso maker in a stylish, modern design, Gaggia Bera is simple to use and allows easy access to the water tank and coffee ground waste via the front of the machine. Gaggia Brera is the bean-to-cup, super-automatic espresso machine from Gaggia that delivers excellent quality coffee in style and in the comfort of your own home. This compact and lightweight espresso machine comes with electronic controls, LED display, a 250g bean chopper and a 15 bar pressure pump for outstanding results. Its integrated ceramic coffee grinder gives you five choices for ground coffee, while the removable brewing unit, stainless steel boiler and 1.2 litre water tank ensure this super-automatic espresso machine is easy to clean.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
I've had this machine now for several weeks. Whilst the coffee has been excellent, I concur with previous reviewers regarding the plasticky nature of the product (although fortunately you mostly look at the stainless steel front).
It is worth noting that you will have to empty the drip tray quite frequently. When the machine does its self cleaning programme, it also does an internal clean with water ending up under the machine in the extended drip tray. So even if spillage is kept to a minimum, you'll probably still have to empty it every other day. Speaking of the drip tray, the polished stainless steel tray is particularly prone to scratching - which is a pity.
The 'pannarello' steam wand is also placed quite low on the machine, so it is perhaps more difficult to get larger jugs under. The foam quality coming from the wand is also far removed from the elusive 'micro foam', so you can forget about doing latte art although some fixes have been suggested on the internet.
On the plus-side, I have no issues with the temperature of the coffee, which is hot.
Many Gaggia bean to cup machines have been notoriously poor quality (check out some of the Gaggia Titanium reviews available online), so we'll have to see if anyone is willing to update their review in a year's time or so. I'm keeping my fingers crossed...
The price for this machine (Amazon won't let me add the amount to this review) seems on the steep side (despite its excellent coffee), particularly when you see that this machine sells for about a third less on the continent - which I think is a better reflection of the value of the product.
It is worth noting that you will have to empty the drip tray quite frequently. When the machine does its self cleaning programme, it also does an internal clean with water ending up under the machine in the extended drip tray. So even if spillage is kept to a minimum, you'll probably still have to empty it every other day. Speaking of the drip tray, the polished stainless steel tray is particularly prone to scratching - which is a pity.
The 'pannarello' steam wand is also placed quite low on the machine, so it is perhaps more difficult to get larger jugs under. The foam quality coming from the wand is also far removed from the elusive 'micro foam', so you can forget about doing latte art although some fixes have been suggested on the internet.
On the plus-side, I have no issues with the temperature of the coffee, which is hot.
Many Gaggia bean to cup machines have been notoriously poor quality (check out some of the Gaggia Titanium reviews available online), so we'll have to see if anyone is willing to update their review in a year's time or so. I'm keeping my fingers crossed...
The price for this machine (Amazon won't let me add the amount to this review) seems on the steep side (despite its excellent coffee), particularly when you see that this machine sells for about a third less on the continent - which I think is a better reflection of the value of the product.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
As bean-to-cup coffee machines go, this one is quite a gem. At £600 (Or thereabouts) it's certainly not cheap, but if you LOVE your coffee then for a device that will take your favourite beans and turn them into a fantastically fresh cup of coffee in under 2 minutes at the push of a single button - it could well be worth it. At this stage, I will confess that I didn't pay full price for mine - I bought it with a huge stack of Nectar points, plus £150 cash to make up the shortfall, but I'm more than happy with it.
Some of the key plus-points are:
- It's small. I have a tiny kitchen and this fits neatly in a corner. You've got to leave the right hand-side of the machine accessible for cleaning, but it really is much smaller than I'd been fearing when I ordered it.
- The coffee brewing is highly configurable, from the grind of the beans to the strength of the brew, it can be customised to your taste (although it can be a bit fiddly)
- It takes beans and ready-ground coffee, which means you can have decaf & regular without too much hassle.
- It's got two boilers so you can steam milk while your shot of espresso is still warm.
- Everything is really easy to access for refilling, cleaning etc.
- It uses 1W of power in standby (which it switches to after 60 minutes of not being used)
All of that is very good, but what's the coffee like?
In a word - fantastic!
The coffee from this machine really is best enjoyed in a glass as it allows you to watch the crema settl on the top and appreciate the full richness of the colour (Bodum do some really nice (if fragile) double-walled coffee glasses). The crema is one of the best I've seen from a home machine, thick, rich in colour and with a really smooth feel.
Changing the coarseness of the grind is the easiest way to fine-tune the flavour of your coffee and there are other options for the truly adventurous but I've found that the finest grind setting and regular programme are perfect to my taste.
In use it's simplicity itself. There are three strength settings which are factory set but can be changed (if you can be bothered to read the instructions) and an option for ready-ground coffee. Select the strength, and then choose whether you want a shot of espresso (2oz) or a longer coffee (8oz) and push the button. Off it goes, grinding enough beans for the job, compressing them into a tablet, forcing hot water through it at 15bar of pressure and out into your cup/glass, disposing of the used tablet in the interal waste compartment ready for disposal later.
If you want two cups at the same time just press the button twice. It will grind one set of beans, filling two cups, one from each of the two spouts and then grinding another set of beans until it's given both cups a full measure.
The steam wand is a treat to use. The double-boiler system means that it's ready to steam within 5 - 10 seconds of switching it to steam mode and it does an amazing job of frothing milk. Be warned - after learning to froth your own milk you're unlikely to be satisfied by the poor attempts in most cafes ever again.
It all comes apart easily for cleaning and everything is well put together. The software in the machine is apparently set to tell you when it needs descaling, based on a medium water hardness, The manual recommends that you increase the frequency to before the warning light comes on if you live in a hard water area - the warning light first came on for me after about 2 months of use... the descaling process is a royal pain and the descaling solution is not cheap either, you have been warned.
It's not without gripes but these are minor in the scheme of things.
- The water tank is hidden from view which means the only way to tell how much water is in the machine is to remove the tank and replace it. Sure, there's an "out of water warning light" but this only comes on when there's not enough water to do anything - so if there's only enough water to make half a coffee, you'll only find out half-way through making a cup...
- The side panel that opens for cleaning of the brew-set is only held closed by a magnet and frequently pops open when brewing, sometimes tripping a safety shutdown of the brewing process which can be annoying.
- If you over-fill the pre-ground coffee compartment, it throws the whole lot away - and while the instructions say that a level scoop is enough, I've found that just under a level scoop is safer (and much less wasteful) as often a full level scoop will be discarded.
- The water tank is quite small - at about 1.5l it runs out surprisingly quickly.
Despite being advertised as coming with a water-filter, mine didn't ship with one - at least not one that's visible. Brita Intenza cartridges are available (for about £12 each) and can be fitted in the water tank although I'm not sure how much this will reduce the capacity of an already small water tank. I've just ordered one in the hope that it reduces the amount of descaling required - let alone further improving the taste of the coffee.
All things considered, it's a fantastic device and I've no hesitation in recommending it.
Some of the key plus-points are:
- It's small. I have a tiny kitchen and this fits neatly in a corner. You've got to leave the right hand-side of the machine accessible for cleaning, but it really is much smaller than I'd been fearing when I ordered it.
- The coffee brewing is highly configurable, from the grind of the beans to the strength of the brew, it can be customised to your taste (although it can be a bit fiddly)
- It takes beans and ready-ground coffee, which means you can have decaf & regular without too much hassle.
- It's got two boilers so you can steam milk while your shot of espresso is still warm.
- Everything is really easy to access for refilling, cleaning etc.
- It uses 1W of power in standby (which it switches to after 60 minutes of not being used)
All of that is very good, but what's the coffee like?
In a word - fantastic!
The coffee from this machine really is best enjoyed in a glass as it allows you to watch the crema settl on the top and appreciate the full richness of the colour (Bodum do some really nice (if fragile) double-walled coffee glasses). The crema is one of the best I've seen from a home machine, thick, rich in colour and with a really smooth feel.
Changing the coarseness of the grind is the easiest way to fine-tune the flavour of your coffee and there are other options for the truly adventurous but I've found that the finest grind setting and regular programme are perfect to my taste.
In use it's simplicity itself. There are three strength settings which are factory set but can be changed (if you can be bothered to read the instructions) and an option for ready-ground coffee. Select the strength, and then choose whether you want a shot of espresso (2oz) or a longer coffee (8oz) and push the button. Off it goes, grinding enough beans for the job, compressing them into a tablet, forcing hot water through it at 15bar of pressure and out into your cup/glass, disposing of the used tablet in the interal waste compartment ready for disposal later.
If you want two cups at the same time just press the button twice. It will grind one set of beans, filling two cups, one from each of the two spouts and then grinding another set of beans until it's given both cups a full measure.
The steam wand is a treat to use. The double-boiler system means that it's ready to steam within 5 - 10 seconds of switching it to steam mode and it does an amazing job of frothing milk. Be warned - after learning to froth your own milk you're unlikely to be satisfied by the poor attempts in most cafes ever again.
It all comes apart easily for cleaning and everything is well put together. The software in the machine is apparently set to tell you when it needs descaling, based on a medium water hardness, The manual recommends that you increase the frequency to before the warning light comes on if you live in a hard water area - the warning light first came on for me after about 2 months of use... the descaling process is a royal pain and the descaling solution is not cheap either, you have been warned.
It's not without gripes but these are minor in the scheme of things.
- The water tank is hidden from view which means the only way to tell how much water is in the machine is to remove the tank and replace it. Sure, there's an "out of water warning light" but this only comes on when there's not enough water to do anything - so if there's only enough water to make half a coffee, you'll only find out half-way through making a cup...
- The side panel that opens for cleaning of the brew-set is only held closed by a magnet and frequently pops open when brewing, sometimes tripping a safety shutdown of the brewing process which can be annoying.
- If you over-fill the pre-ground coffee compartment, it throws the whole lot away - and while the instructions say that a level scoop is enough, I've found that just under a level scoop is safer (and much less wasteful) as often a full level scoop will be discarded.
- The water tank is quite small - at about 1.5l it runs out surprisingly quickly.
Despite being advertised as coming with a water-filter, mine didn't ship with one - at least not one that's visible. Brita Intenza cartridges are available (for about £12 each) and can be fitted in the water tank although I'm not sure how much this will reduce the capacity of an already small water tank. I've just ordered one in the hope that it reduces the amount of descaling required - let alone further improving the taste of the coffee.
All things considered, it's a fantastic device and I've no hesitation in recommending it.
84 of 89 people found the following review helpful
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My first ever video review. The Brera is a really great machine which make superb coffee and can be used to heat milk for super hot chocolate. Also gives hot water on demand. I haven't worked out how to "personalise" the strength of the coffee, I'm not sure this is actually possible (leave a comment if you worked it out).
Really recommened this machine, for both taste and ease. Expensive but will repay the investment many times over if you appreciate real coffee - it will be hard to go back to instant. Minor gripe around cleaning but that is the way to keep the coffee tasting great.
Top tip - make sure the machine is definitely finished before opening the ground drawer. It took me a lot of time to work out how to fix it when I was impatient (actually during the filming of the review - I cut this bit out!).
The video was filmed with a Sanyo VPC-CG100EXBK-B Xacti CG100 Full HD Dual Camcorder with 14M Photos and HDMI - Black on about the lowest quality setting to keep the file size down.
Really recommened this machine, for both taste and ease. Expensive but will repay the investment many times over if you appreciate real coffee - it will be hard to go back to instant. Minor gripe around cleaning but that is the way to keep the coffee tasting great.
Top tip - make sure the machine is definitely finished before opening the ground drawer. It took me a lot of time to work out how to fix it when I was impatient (actually during the filming of the review - I cut this bit out!).
The video was filmed with a Sanyo VPC-CG100EXBK-B Xacti CG100 Full HD Dual Camcorder with 14M Photos and HDMI - Black on about the lowest quality setting to keep the file size down.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Buy it its fantastic
Fantastic product have had manual gaggia for years and bought this one and it is fab. Simple to use, superb coffee, looks great. No issues at all easy to clean. Read more
Published 23 days ago by J. Evans
A great compact machine that produces lovely coffee
This was an expensive gadget for me and after much deliberation I went for the Brera over the competition (some of which were a hundred pounds or so less). Read more
Published 26 days ago by C. Howard
Great machine, easy to use
Once set up, this machine is easy to use, produces great espresso, and easy to maintain. Shame it came down in price 2 days after i bought it!!
Published 28 days ago by jonnyboy_b
Briliant
Precision instrument for perfect cup of coffee. Take your time to see instructions how it operates and how to look after, things are really easy after that. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Virgil
Gaggia Brera
Having looked at a number of bean-to-cup machines I choose the Brera. The machine has lived upto my expectations. It produces a good flavoured coffee at a good temperature. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ken Gould
Great
Fantastic machine which makes great coffee. Very easy to use and clean which is always a bonus. Bought as a present which was much appreciated. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Amanda Fry
Haggis bean to cup
I read the reviews of others before buying and having purchased this machine my experience is similar to others but overall I am delighted with the performance. Read more
Published 3 months ago by E. A. Ackland-snow
help
it was a xmas present for my husband.
everything was perfect until 2 weeks into use it came up that it needed descaling. Read more
everything was perfect until 2 weeks into use it came up that it needed descaling. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. K. M. Barrett
stopped making espresso shots after 2 weeks
Reason for return: Defective/Does not work properly
Details: It has stopped making espresso shots and only makes long coffee. Read more
Details: It has stopped making espresso shots and only makes long coffee. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Annoyed
Good coffee poor quality
Coffee was fantastic but had a problem with the metal (or what I assumed was metal) arm above the frothing wand that pealed off. Read more
Published 4 months ago by CP
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