Gaggia Platinum Vision 74845 Luxury Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

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 no. 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 Gaggia 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.

Twin boiler reduces the waiting time between coffee brewing and steam output to just a few seconds

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Rapid steam

The 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 Platinum Vision machine is designed to create a professional cup of coffee in the comfort of your home.

A twin boiler reduces the normal waiting time between coffee brewing and steam output to just a few seconds. Twin boilers mean 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 the simple turn of the steam knob.

Removable brewing unit for easy cleaning and maintenance

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Removable brewing unit

Cleaning your coffee machine removes hard water mineral deposits, old oils from previously brewed coffee and other impurities that can make your coffee taste bad. The Gaggia Platinum Vision 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 outside of the machine. Scale forms while the machine is in use; it is necessary to remove scale every 3-4 months of use or whenever you observe a decreased flow of water.

Ceramic grinder retains the purity of the coffee

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Ceramic grinder

A durable ceramic grinder retains the purity of the coffee and can be adjusted to grind as coarse or as fine as you prefer. The quality and flavour of your coffee will depend not only on the blend you use but also on how finely you grind it. A ceramic burr grinder results in a consistent, static-free grind--and it works quietly. To use, insert beans into the sealable bean hopper, which holds 8.8oz of beans. This clear plastic hopper allows you to monitor the bean levels easily, and the machine will alert you with an 'add coffee beans' message when the hopper runs low. Each time you brew, the Gaggia Platinum Vision grinds beans for that shot, ensuring the freshest taste. The grind setting can be adjusted between coarse, medium, and fine using the included grinder adjustment tool.

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 Platinum Vision automatic coffee machine was chosen after careful consideration and research. Ceramic material is safe and durable to use. It is inert and thus ensures the best results without changing the consistency and flavour of the coffee

The ceramic grinder in Platinum Vision also provides a more consistent grind from start til 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 makes minimum noise. Thanks to its powerful, robust build, this ceramic coffee grinder will quietly grind to the same consistency and high standards for a longer period of time.

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Customise everything to your personal tastes

Personalise your perfect cup

The 'personalise your coffee' function allows you to programme the dispensing buttons on the electronic control panel to suit your own personal coffee preferences. 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 Platinum Vision coffee machine has a finger touch function to save user settings, a novel way to easily access your preferred coffee settings. The machine has two buttons on it 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 is 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.

Fresh coffee beans, pure water and milk

With the Platinum Vision coffee 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 Platinum Vision 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 your peaceful kitchen atmosphere.

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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. Therefore, to assist you Gaggia has devised a 'strength selector' feature in the Platinum Vision coffee machine, which will help you in your decision-making process. The strength of a coffee is mainly determined by two things: how long the beans are roasted for and the amount of coffee you use in a cup.

With the Gaggia Platinum Vision you can have from mild coffee to medium to strong; just select the amount of coffee beans to be ground for your espresso and have the coffee strength of your choice.

Rotating steamer

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Aqua Prima water filter

Rotating steamer

The Gaggia Platinum Vision’s frothing wand rotates out, so you can froth and steam with ease. The Pannarello attachment makes frothing and steaming even easier, especially if you’re just beginning. To steam, press the steam icon. This takes you to the steam/hot water menu--press the word 'steam' in the top right corner of the screen, and open the steam knob located on the left side of the machine to the steam icon. Steam will begin dispensing. When you have your desired amount, close the steam wand and exit out of the steam menu. Remember to wipe down the steam wand with a damp cloth after using it to prevent milk residue buildup.

Gaggia Platinum Vision also delivers hot water for tea and other hot drinks. This coffee machine is ideal for preparing espresso coffee using either coffee beans or ground coffee. There's nothing like a good cup of coffee to lend a little luxury to one's daily life. The Platinum Vision model embodies this by combining advanced technology and classic form, underscored by the durability and elegance of its materials, resulting in an almost sculptural presence suited to the most demanding furnishings.

Water filter

An inclusive water filter prevents any tainting of the coffee and maintains a purer flavour, as well as keeping your machine cleaner. The Aqua Prima water filter was developed to remove impurities from the water that alter the taste of your coffee. The Aqua Prima water filter’s purpose is to improve the taste of your coffee while protecting your machine from lime scale damage. With the Aqua Prima water filter, the number of flavour-altering substances found in water is greatly reduced. Micro-particles and impurities are filtered, so you can enjoy the improved flavour and full aroma of your coffee. Aqua Prima also reduces the formation of lime scale in the machine so that it lasts even longer.

Active cup warming plate

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Active cup warming plate

A heating element beneath the plate provides efficient warming of your cups. The cup warming tray on top of the machine is ideal for cup storage and easily accommodates four coffee cups so you can enjoy your coffee fresh and warm.

Gaggia’s focus on innovation emphasises simplicity, ease of use and the quality of the finished beverage--and results in the Gaggia Platinum Vision. Hands down, the Platinum’s exterior stands out from the competition. Gaggia incorporated a stainless steel front panel into the design.

Touch screen display

Touch screen display

The ultimate in bean-to-cup espresso luxury, the Platinum Vision offers all the benefits of Gaggia's Platinum Swing-Up machine, with the added simplicity of an intuitive touch-screen control panel. In a stylish, modern design, Gaggia Platinum Vision is simple to use and allows easy access to the water tank and coffee ground waste via the front of the machine.

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User-friendly

The Gaggia Platinum Vision is the latest bean-to-cup, super-automatic espresso machine from Gaggia that delivers excellent quality coffee drinks in style and in the comfort of your own home. This luxurious espresso machine comes with touch screen controls and an LED display. As for the water pressure, the Gaggia Platinum Vision provides a maximum of 15 bars of pressure, more than what you’ll need to pull each shot.

Simplicity and elegant lines--that’s how Gaggia describes the design of their Platinum Vision machine. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the large touch screen; below this screen is the coffee dispenser and 'espresso plus system' beverage strength dial. To the left of this dispenser is the steam wand with Panarello frothing attachment, and to the right of the touch screen is a cup icon and arrows for raising and lowering the cup tray. The Gaggia Platinum Vision rests on a revolving plate, so you can turn it to reach the side or back of the machine. The large black and white touch screen shows three cups for small espresso, medium coffee and large coffee, and in the top left corner is a steam icon. Below the cups are the words 'explain icons', a clock, and a 'go to menu' button. If you press 'explain icons', the icons are replaced with words, so it will say 'small coffee', 'medium coffee', 'large coffee' and 'steam wand'. Pressing the clock allows you to change the clock settings. Pressing 'go to menu' takes you to the programming menu, where you can set features such as language, temperature, coffee dose, display, time, view the number of drinks made and perform cleaning functions.

Active cup warming plate

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Optional milk island

The milk island is Gaggia’s latest answer to milk frothing. It is clean, consistent and easy to use. The milk island is an optional unit that is connected to the coffee machine and becomes part of the steam system. Just pour the milk in the jug, turn the steam knob and the machine does the rest. The result: creamy frothed and steamed milk, perfect for a traditional café-style cappuccino. The milk island can be cleaned easily and has a total capacity of four litres. The Gaggia milk island uses steam from the boiler to make automatic cappuccinos and lattes. The 57-oz. water reservoir is removable for easy refill.

Active cup warming plate

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Espresso plus system

Adjust the body and aroma of your coffee to suit your taste, while maintaining the perfect crema. This machine is characterised by a user-friendly interface. The 24-character LCD display allows the user an easy control of all the functions. Today it has become very easy to enjoy a real espresso and personalise it according to your desires. This machine features an LCD digital display, which provides alerts and programming options for the menu language, water hardness, acoustic alerts, water filter replacement, rinsing cycle and a whole lot more. 15-bar pump pressure ensures perfectly extracted espresso, and a ceramic burr grinder with adjustable settings lets you customise your grind.

With the Platinum Vision machine, each moment dedicated to your favourite espresso will be unique. Choose the right combination between practicality and the pleasure of coffee. Set up your machine, select and adapt your coffee choices and receive maintenance feedback via the LCD display.

Brewing

To brew, press the cup corresponding to the type of coffee you want. If you want two of that drink, press the button twice; the machine will show two cups, then brew and dispense your preferred beverage. If you change your mind while the machine is brewing, press the words 'coffee stop' that appear on screen while the machine is brewing, and your beverage will stop dispensing.

Bypass doser

The bypass doser is convenient for when you or your guests prefer a blend other than what is already in the hopper. Just open up the bypass doser, the circular shoot within the bean hopper, and measure out a scoop your ground coffee using the included spoon. Select 'pre-ground coffee' in the programming menu as detailed in your product manual, and brew as you normally would.

Opti-dose system

You can customise the amount of espresso per shot from seven to 10.5 grams by pressing the icon of the beverage you wish to adjust for two seconds, then selecting the quantity of coffee to be ground. From now on, this new dosage will be indicated on the touch screen by a difference in the darkness of the cup--if the cup is at its darkest colour, the brew will be stronger, and if it it is lighter, the brew will be milder.

Electronic cup lift

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Electronic cup lift

Raise or lower the drip tray with the simple touch of a button. This model is fitted with an electronic cup lift system to select the ideal height of the tray to brew you coffee, without loosing any aroma, taste or heat.

Important to know…

1. The taste of your coffee depends on the characteristics of the beans from which it is made, the type of bean, and where it was grown and processed. Coffee beans that are roasted for a longer period of time and at higher temperatures will be much darker in colour. Darker beans will produce a richer cup of coffee than lightly-roasted beans.

2. A variety of dark roasts are available from which you can choose to brew your espresso. Each of these roasts is a blend of coffee beans that are roasted at a specific temperature producing a specific type of flavour. Decaffeinated beans have had up to 98% of their caffeine content removed. The next time you purchase coffee for your espresso maker, experiment with one of the many kinds of coffee on the market. You may just find that it tastes better than the blend you have been using.

3. A fine 'espresso grind' for pump-driven machines must be used. Be sure to ask for this when buying coffee or when having beans ground. Do not use a blade-type grinder because it makes too much coffee dust and produces an irregular grind.

4. The mark of real espresso is its dark colour, rich taste and the light brown, natural froth called 'crema' in Italian.

5. Cappuccino is simply a combination of espresso and hot, frothy milk. Cappuccino is usually topped with cinnamon, nutmeg or cocoa powder.

6. Espresso coffee should be served immediately after it is made.

7. Espresso should be served in 2 to 2 ½ oz. demitasse cups. A 4 or 6 oz. cup or glass should be used for cappuccino.

8. Ideally, coffee beans should be ground immediately before using. Remember, it must be an 'espresso grind' for pump-driven espresso machines.

9. It’s best to store ground coffee or beans in an airtight container in the freezer as ground coffee tends to absorb food odours.