There is a very famous Arabic saying “Every art has its expert”. Same goes for the tools of an art or work you use. In the world of coffee enthusiasm the flavor, texture and taste matter the most. To achieve the perfect results it is important to carry out the right recipe and after that using the right tool of the perfect results. 

Making a cup of perfect coffee is an art. You need the right recipe according to desired taste and flavor with specific texture. And to get the best results out of the recipe you must use the right tool/equipment for the process. One of the best espresso makers is Gaggia espresso machine. The Gaggia espresso machines (manual or automatic) are available in the market and trusted by a large number of consumers. The Gaggia coffee machines are produced by the renowned Italian brand Gaggia that specially manufactures the best Gaggia espresso makers.

Gaggia Espresso Machines

We have learned that Gaggia is a renowned Italian brand that is a specialist of making Gaggia espresso makers. Here we will learn about some of the famous models of Gaggia espresso machines. The Gaggia has a vast range of models from classic manual Gaggia expresso machines to modern and fully automatic Gaggia espresso makers.

We will elaborate on both types, manual classic Gaggia espresso machines and automatic Gaggia espresso makers. 

Manual Classic Gaggia Espresso Machines

There are more than 10 active models of Gaggia expresso machines. Here are two of them with some descriptive details.

Espresso Evolution

Espresso Evolution is one of the famous models of classic Gaggia espresso machines. The main dispenses from beverages are espresso, hot water and steam for frothing milk. It is 100% made in Italy with the following additional features that make it more user-friendly and efficient: PID, automatic pre-brewing, 2 positions drip tray and memo function to save your espresso preferences. Espresso Evolution has 2 stainless steel double-wall 53 mm filters. 

Espresso Deluxe

The espresso deluxe is also a manual coffee Gaggia espresso machine. It has beverages with a variety of espresso, hot water and steam to froth milk. It also shares the same features as Espresso Evolution. This model comes with two colors: riverway grey and storm grey. 

Automatic Gaggia Italian Espresso Machine

Gaggia Italian Espresso Machines have more than 24 active models in automatic Gaggia espresso makers. Here are two of them:

Magenta Prestige

The magenta prestige has a large number of beverages such as ristretto, espresso, coffee, americano, cappuccino, frothed milk, flat white and latte etc. It has full colour TFT display + capacitive buttons, 5 grind adjustments  and integrated milk carafe.

It is a user-friendly coffee maker with self cleaning capability such as water filter compatibility, descaling cycle and rinse cycle.

Accademia Stainless Steel

The Accademia Stainless Steel is a fully automated, high-end espresso coffee machine by Gaggia espresso makers. It has a number of features that make it more beneficial and efficient in performance. Its sleek stainless steel body enhances its durability and elegance that matches the kitchen environment. 

Here are the key features of Accademia Stainless Steel:

• 19 Customizable Drink Options
• Commercial Steam Wand
• Espresso Plus Dial
• Removable Carafe
• Stainless Steel Construction
• Touchscreen Display

How to Choose the Right Gaggia Coffee Machine

To choose the right Gaggia coffee machine for your taste and enthusiasm. There are a lot of aspects to look into while choosing the right Gaggia coffee machine. Some people like to take control over the recipe and take time in preparation for an amazing experience of the traditional coffee making process. For those people, manual classic Gaggia espresso machines are the best options.

The manual classic Gaggia espresso machines have a limited number of beverage options but these machines are very convenient and easy to use even for a beginner. As we have mentioned some of the famous manual Gaggia coffee machines earlier, these manual coffee machines fulfil their key-feature with efficiency, especially the espresso. Additionally these manual machines offer hot water and steam to froth milk. 

If you want to do the job with ease and more convenience, automatic Gaggia Italian espresso machines are the right choice for you. These automated machines offer a large number of beverage varieties. The most convenient option is to get the desired coffee with one click. The touch pad interface is very helpful to select and save the preferences for your coffee and taste.

In short, it is up to you if you choose a traditional way of making a cup of coffee with manual or you want to adopt the modern technology for rapid results.

Gaggia Classic Evo Pro Vs Turin Legato V2

Both Gaggia Classic Evo Pro and Turin Legato V2 are manual Gaggia espresso machines each with their own set of features and blotches. 

Here is the detailed info about both machines to help you to choose the best out of them for you.

Gaggia Classic Evo Pro

Gaggia Classic Evo Pro is a stainless steel build machine with a powerful steam wand and customizable shot timers. It usually costs around $500.

Pros:

• Reliable
• User-friendly
• Customizable
• Affordable

Cons:

• No PID control
• No temperature stability

Turin Legato V2

The Turin Legato V2 is also a manual espresso machine. It has a brushed stainless steel design with Gaggia pressure guage and flow control screw. It will cost you around $450. 

Pros:

• Temperature stability
• Gaggia pressure guage
• Flow control screw
• Affordable 

Cons:

• No shot timers
• Steeper learning curve

FAQs

Which version of Gaggia classic do I have?

To check the version of Gaggia classic please see the date tag on the bottom of the machine.

How to descale Gaggia classic?

Some modern and automatic Gaggia classic coffee makers have a one-click descaling option. While the older models need to be descaled manually by using a descaling agent or homemade descaling solution.

How to clean a Gaggia classic?

Fill the water tank and click on the cleaning cycle button if you are using an automatic Gaggia classic machine. To clean a manual Gaggia coffee maker, remove detachable parts and rinse them with soap and warm water. 

How to clean Gaggia classic?

If you have an automatic Gaggia classic coffee machine you can clean it by running the pre-set cleaning cycle. But if you have a manual machine it doesn’t support the automatic cleaning cycle option. You need to do it manually by detaching the parts.

How to backflush Gaggia classic pro?

You must use the Gaggia classic Cafiza cleaning agent to backflush Gaggia classic pro.