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Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic Espresso Machine, Small, 40 fluid ounces, Silver
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Brand | Gaggia |
Color | Silver |
Product Dimensions | 10"D x 15.5"W x 11.5"H |
Special Feature | Milk FrotherDrip TrayInternal Grinder |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
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- Note: 1)Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. 2)It is important to note that the amount of espresso extracted will vary depending on the grind size and amount and reprogramming may be needed when the size and amount are adjusted
- FROTHING FOR MILK BEVERAGES: Pannarello wand frothing for cappuccinos & lattes. Wand doubles as a hot water dispenser for americanos & tea.
- EASY ACCESS: The dregs drawer, drip tray, and water tank are all within reach and accessible from the front of the machine for quick and easy cleaning and maintenance.Volts:110V-120V
- USER-FRIENDLY DISPLAY: Push-button controls and an LED display with illuminated icons make for an easy and intuitive experience.Watts:1250 W
- RAPID STEAM TECHNOLOGY: Quick heat up times and robust brewing and steaming operations. Coffee bean capacity : 250 gr
- 1 YEAR WARRANTY: Hassle free 1 year warranty handled by Gaggia directly
- Cup Height: 3.25” to 4.5”. Ensures maximum flavor and aroma extraction
- See instructional video in the images above.
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Flavor | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
Blending power | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Easy to clean | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.0 |
Value for money | — | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | MallStop | Napco Inc. | KaiHui Instrument Tec. | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
capacity | 40 fluid ounces | 1.2 liters | 500 milliliters | 2 liters | 40 fluid ounces | 60 fluid ounces |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Copper | Plastic | Plastic | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
input interface | buttons | touch screen | buttons, touch screen | buttons | buttons | touch screen |
voltage | 110 volts | 120 volts | — | 120 volts | 100 volts | 120 volts |
wattage | 1250 watts | 1235 watts | 1800 watts | 1400 watts | 1400 watts | 1250 watts |
model name | Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic Espresso Machine | Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine + Frother | 644060 | — | Gaggia Brera Fully Automatic Coffee & Espresso Machine | Magnifica Evo, Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, |
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About Gaggia
With humble beginnings as a cafe owner in Milan, Achille Gaggia's ingenuity and passion for coffee inspired him to invent a new way to brew espresso without the use of steam. That vision led to the creation of the Lampo device which produced the characteristic crema which has since become the hallmark of quality espresso.
Gaggia Brera
Automatic Coffee Machine
The Gaggia Brera is a compact super-automatic espresso and coffee machine that is capable of making anything from espresso to cappuccino. The Pannarello wand allows you to steam and foam your milk until it is smooth and velvety, great for topping off lattes or for making hot cocoa. At just 12.4” with a front loading dreg drawer and water reservoir, the Gaggia Brera can easily slide under your kitchen cabinets and leave plenty of counter space to spare.
- Programmable Brewing
- Stainless Steel Front Panel
- Intuitive Operation
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Hopper and Bypass DoserBrew with either whole bean or pre-ground coffee with the ceramic burr grinder and bypass doser. |
Pannarello Steam WandAn intake hole siphons air directly into the milk, to create rich foam for specialty beverages. |
Removable Brew GroupThe brew group can be removed from the machine for regular rinsing and maintenance. |
Front LoadedBoth the water reservoir and dreg box pull out from the front of the machine for easy access. |
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Gaggia Adapting SystemThe Brera's Adapting System lets it learn from your coffee, adjusting how the grinder operates to accommodate your preferred bean. |
Stainless Steel Front PanelsA classic look for a classic machine. The Gaggia Brera is sure to stand out as the best looking piece in your kitchen. |
Rapid SteamSteam on demand with Gaggia Brera. Heats up to steam temperatures in under ten seconds. |
Simple InterfaceJust a few dedicated buttons and an LED screen can help you brew and create a list of drinks, both basic and custom. |
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Dimensions | 12.4"H x 10"W x 17.5"D | 13.4" H x 8.7" W x 17" D | 13.5" H x10.25" W x 17" D | 15.2"H x 11"W x 16.8"D |
Hopper Capacity | 8.8 oz | 8.8 oz | 10.58 oz | 12 oz |
Reservoir Capacity | 40 oz | 60 oz | 54 oz | 54 oz |
Max. Cup Height | 4.5" | 5.9" | 4.5" | 6.5" |
Boiler Type | Single | Single | Single | Dual Boiler |
Grind Settings | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 |
Housing | Stainless Steel/ ABS | ABS Thermoplastic | ABS Thermoplastic | Stainless Steel/ ABS |
Frother Type | Pannarello Wand | Pannarello Wand | Pannarello Wand | Manual Wand & Carafe |
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Product information
Brand | Gaggia |
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Color | Silver |
Product Dimensions | 10"D x 15.5"W x 11.5"H |
Special Feature | Milk FrotherDrip TrayInternal Grinder |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Modern |
Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
Included Components | Milk Frother |
Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
Model Name | Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic Espresso Machine |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Item Weight | 18 pounds |
Department | Home and Kitchen |
Manufacturer | Gaggia |
ASIN | B003XV31IG |
Country of Origin | Italy |
Item model number | 59100 |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #198,395 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #37 in Super-Automatic Espresso Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 23, 2010 |
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Product Description
The new face of traditional Italian espresso, the Gaggia Brera features an elegant brushed stainless steel front panel and a compact design that is much more space efficient than most machines in its class. But don't let its size fool you; this super automatic takes full advantage of advanced technology-allowing it to go toe-to-toe with the industry's heavyweights. Housing Material : Stainless Steel / Plastic. Steam Wand Movement Type: Pivoting.
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Customers like the appearance and quality of the coffee maker. For example, they say it's a great little machine with high quality and the parts are made very nicely. Customers also like the ease of use. That said, some complain about the leakage and size. They say the drip tray fills with water often and the water reservoir is small. Opinions are mixed on value, performance, and ease.
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Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They say it makes excellent coffee with a luscious crema. They also say espresso machines make better tasting coffee, with better crema and overall flavor. Customers also mention that the machine requires a lot of upkeep. They mention that it makes a fantastic shot of espresso and delivers a decent crema.
"...I find it to be really quiet and very efficient, with great coffee taste, but that it is a bit bulky, takes a bit of maintenance and has small..." Read more
"...a coffee shop quality milk based drink (usually a latte) with great frothed milk for way less than I was paying for my daily Starbucks run...." Read more
"...I am using Lavazza Super Crema beans and the shots are deep, rich and bold, with tons of great silky crema...." Read more
"...of the espresso/ coffee -- I had tried a DeLongi, but the coffee was burnt tasting. I believe this may be differences due to the type of grinder...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use. They mention it's pretty straight forward, easy to operate, and setup was pretty easy. They say it makes great espresso with no muss, no fuss, and best of all, no mess. They also appreciate the easy access to the water tank and dreg drawer. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Summary: Great tasting coffee, easy to use, looks great. For a couple of people, this is a really great design." Read more
"...The machine looks nice, and is fairly easy to use and set up. My issue is the espresso... I was disappointed the first day for sure...." Read more
"...a solid Super Automatic machine that won't break the bank, is easy to use and maintain, and produces wonderful and consistent shots every time, this..." Read more
"...1. Excellent tasting espressos and Americanos2. Easy to follow illustrated instructions & youtube video3. Easy to operate4...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the coffee maker. They say it's a pretty, great little machine with high quality. They also say the parts are made very nicely and fit together perfectly. Customers also say it makes really strong coffee, the shots are deep, rich, and bold. They find the machine to be solid and say it allows for a tidy counter top.
"...- this is one of the cheapest superautomatics around, and yet it looks good and feels solid.+ It works quietly and looks nice...." Read more
"...The machine looks nice, and is fairly easy to use and set up. My issue is the espresso... I was disappointed the first day for sure...." Read more
"...I am using Lavazza Super Crema beans and the shots are deep, rich and bold, with tons of great silky crema...." Read more
"...High quality coffee that utterly outclasses drip coffee+espresso machine combos ($100ish)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the coffee maker. Some mention that it does a great job, making a good, consistent-tasting cup of espresso. They also say that it's simple, effective, and convenient. However, others say that the machine stopped working, does not do a well job extracting the espresso, and is a terrible machine that may not last a long time.
"...First, the coffee. It really does a great job. You can program the amount of liquid (up to 8 oz for a large cup), and can adjust the strength...." Read more
"...This is more work than the old setup, and we waste huge amounts of beans by this machine failing and just tossing the grind without actually..." Read more
"...The milk frother works great- I took the auto frother off to make it into a manual frother so I could get microfoam and a smoother, sweeter milk...." Read more
"...and appears fragile, and I am afraid because of this it may not last a long time... But then again, for the $ low price paid compared to similar..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the coffee maker. Some mention that it has an excellent price point, while others say that it's wasting their coffee beans. They also say that the descaling liquid is expensive, and the directions that came with the machine were confusing. The water filter is expensive and takes up a lot of space. Overall, the product isn't cheap, but neither is a local coffee shop.
"...Worth the money." Read more
"...If you have low volume espresso requirement, this is an excellent value.1. Excellent tasting espressos and Americanos2...." Read more
"...we have the water filter, which is expensive, and takes up a lot of space in the water tank which is small to begin. So we do about 3 refills a day...." Read more
"...PRICE, obviously! Very affordable so long as it lasts a long time.2) It's quiet!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that it makes great tasting coffee, is easy to clean and use, and the brew group is easy remove and clean. However, others say that the espresso group needs cleaning almost every 2 days due to coffee grounds build up, and there are lots of rinsing cycles. The wand is not the easiest to clean after frothing milk, and also the grounds container needs to be emptied frequently.
"...+ The brew group is easy to remove and clean - it is behind the door to the rear of the "puck" drawer...." Read more
"...the grounds container needs to be emptied frequently. If we're lucky we can get three double shots before emptying; often it is only two...." Read more
"...This machine is super quiet, easy to clean and the milk frother is great." Read more
"...Lots of rinsing cycles (I'm not talking about descaling). When you turn it on, it spits out water. When you turn it off, it spits out water...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the coffee maker. They mention that the water reservoir is small, and the puck drawer holds only 5 pucks. The water tray is also small and takes up a lot of space. Overall, customers are disappointed with the small size and limited features of the product.
"...- This machine is suitable for limited use. The water only holds about 20 oz, and the puck drawer holds 5 - yes, only 5 - pucks...." Read more
"...we have the water filter, which is expensive, and takes up a lot of space in the water tank which is small to begin. So we do about 3 refills a day...." Read more
"...Relatively compact size. A fair amount smaller than the Titanium.CONS:1) Water reservoir is too small. It's way too small...." Read more
"...6. Yes, as others here have mentioned, the water capacity, and bean capacity is low...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the coffee maker. They mention that the drip tray fills with water often, and there is a puddle of water under the machine. The overflow leaked into the tray underneath, and it starts to leak.
"...The machine constantly rinses water down into the base...." Read more
"...even though I keep a cup under the dispenser, the bottom tray collects a lot of water and needs frequent emptying...." Read more
"...When you turn it on, it spits out water. When you turn it off, it spits out water. With a tiny water reservoir, this sucks...." Read more
"...After one of the descaling process, the machine suddenly stopped control the amount of water for espresso drink...." Read more
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First, the coffee. It really does a great job. You can program the amount of liquid (up to 8 oz for a large cup), and can adjust the strength. It is simple to use in the morning, when complex is bad!
Here is what I like:
+ The cost - this is one of the cheapest superautomatics around, and yet it looks good and feels solid.
+ It works quietly and looks nice. The reservoir for water is on the front left (behind the frothing wand), and there is an identical reservoir that holds the "pucks" that come out after making a cup. The tray slides out easily to remove the water (more on that later). This is easily the quietest superautomatic I've used. It automatically pauses for a couple of seconds to pre-moisten the coffee.
+ You can adjust the grind of the coffee in addition to the strength settings on the front (though it takes a bit of care, since it can only be adjusted when actually grinding). If you push the button twice, it does a double. Hold in the button, and it begins to "remember" the amount of liquid for that button; press it again to program the amount. There are three buttons, for small, medium and large.
+ There are a number of cryptic symbols on the front, but I actually like that - I soon got to know each of them. There is a red dot on the top left (out of water), a similar one on the top right (empty the bean hopper), and an exclamation point type thing to indicate you need to prime the machine.
+ To prime, simply turn the square knob in the middle to the right. Turning that knob to the left will put out steam from the wand. The normal position is as shown on the product page - facing up.
+ The spout moves up and down easily, making it possible to put a full coffee cup under there.
+ I especially like the coffee bin. It holds a couple cups of coffee, and the transparent lid makes it easy to see when you need more beans. There is a slot for using pre-ground coffee inside this area.
+ The machine is programmed to last a long time. When it starts up, it rinses the mechanism. Then when you power down (or it powers down automatically), it rinses again. It will also warn you when it needs descaling - I highly recommend using the Saeco descaling solution. It will work with or without a water filter, but I like using it (mostly because I always used one for the V'Spresso that lasted so long).
+ The brew group is easy to remove and clean - it is behind the door to the rear of the "puck" drawer. It is an ingenious design, and is meant to be cleaned weekly with water, and then air dried. They supply a small amount of grease to be put in one location every 500 cups or so.
There is one thing I didn't really like, although it isn't a deal breaker. The machine constantly rinses water down into the base. If you remember to put a cup under the spout when you walk away, it isn't too bad, but if not, you will find yourself changing out the tray often. You have to pull it out the front, take it to the sink, and then both rinse and (often) clean it. They many rinsings are the price that is paid for keeping the internal workings rinsed and lasting longer.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- This machine is suitable for limited use. The water only holds about 20 oz, and the puck drawer holds 5 - yes, only 5 - pucks. You will find yourself constantly filling the water and emptying the puck drawer if you use this for more than a couple of people. It isn't really a failure, it is just the design. Saeco makes several more expensive models with 60 oz water and 15 puck drawers. I would recommend that if you have a larger family.
- This particular model is wider than it is long. Most superautomatics are long and narrow - this one is the opposite. You should consider this when ordering. It takes up more space on the counter top.
Summary: Great tasting coffee, easy to use, looks great. For a couple of people, this is a really great design.
Original review: I really want to like this machine. I have been using an inexpensive Nespresso U for years and it did a great job, but I was tired of being a slave to pods and was looking forward to getting a little higher quality of espresso at home, so I made the investment. Upon opening the box, I discovered my drip tray was cracked and the dull drip tray indicator was broken into pieces. A couple of calls to Gaggia and Amazon and they took care of that issue and paid to send out new pieces. Good customer service on both ends so far.
The machine looks nice, and is fairly easy to use and set up. My issue is the espresso... I was disappointed the first day for sure. I had read the first few shots you pull could be watery, due to the unit’s “adapting” process, so I pulled shot after shot of under extracted espresso- like 12 shots. After speaking with Gaggia customer support again, they suggested I customize the single shot setting to pull less water through, lowering the fluid oz amount of the shot. This DID help slightly. The shots started tasting more concentrated, and I got a slightly better crema. However, it’s still missing that syrupy, concentrated bittersweet espresso flavor. I spoke with customer service again today, after noticing it was only taking 9 seconds to extract the shot. No wonder they are lacking flavor. The support personnel I spoke to said that the timing is irrelevant with a superauto machine, since it’s doing all the work for me. I’m not sure if that’s true or not, maybe it is. Maybe my expectations were too high for what kind of espresso I could get from a super automatic machine but all the other reviews I read had basically rave reviews about the espresso the machine produces. I’m hoping that it’s either user error or that my machine is still “adapting”.
I’ll keep at it for another week or so... and update the review as needed.
UPDATE: I’ve had this machine for about 5 months now. I really do love it. It makes a coffee shop quality milk based drink (usually a latte) with great frothed milk for way less than I was paying for my daily Starbucks run. I would even say that it tastes better than Starbucks does. I’m changing my original 3 star rating to a 4 star rating. It works very well- and has held up well. (I do a weekly maintenance cleaning: rinsing of the brew group, cleaning the interior as much as I can, washing the dispensed pod container, water container and the drip tray. I feel that helps contribute to a good tasting espresso). The convenience of a one touch machine makes this a worthwhile purchase for sure. I wouldn’t say it creates as good of an espresso as a semi automatic, and I don’t get a lot of crema with my espresso (even after switching my beans to a more local, freshly roasted bean) but it makes a killer milk based drink. Worth the money.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019
Original review: I really want to like this machine. I have been using an inexpensive Nespresso U for years and it did a great job, but I was tired of being a slave to pods and was looking forward to getting a little higher quality of espresso at home, so I made the investment. Upon opening the box, I discovered my drip tray was cracked and the dull drip tray indicator was broken into pieces. A couple of calls to Gaggia and Amazon and they took care of that issue and paid to send out new pieces. Good customer service on both ends so far.
The machine looks nice, and is fairly easy to use and set up. My issue is the espresso... I was disappointed the first day for sure. I had read the first few shots you pull could be watery, due to the unit’s “adapting” process, so I pulled shot after shot of under extracted espresso- like 12 shots. After speaking with Gaggia customer support again, they suggested I customize the single shot setting to pull less water through, lowering the fluid oz amount of the shot. This DID help slightly. The shots started tasting more concentrated, and I got a slightly better crema. However, it’s still missing that syrupy, concentrated bittersweet espresso flavor. I spoke with customer service again today, after noticing it was only taking 9 seconds to extract the shot. No wonder they are lacking flavor. The support personnel I spoke to said that the timing is irrelevant with a superauto machine, since it’s doing all the work for me. I’m not sure if that’s true or not, maybe it is. Maybe my expectations were too high for what kind of espresso I could get from a super automatic machine but all the other reviews I read had basically rave reviews about the espresso the machine produces. I’m hoping that it’s either user error or that my machine is still “adapting”.
I’ll keep at it for another week or so... and update the review as needed.
UPDATE: I’ve had this machine for about 5 months now. I really do love it. It makes a coffee shop quality milk based drink (usually a latte) with great frothed milk for way less than I was paying for my daily Starbucks run. I would even say that it tastes better than Starbucks does. I’m changing my original 3 star rating to a 4 star rating. It works very well- and has held up well. (I do a weekly maintenance cleaning: rinsing of the brew group, cleaning the interior as much as I can, washing the dispensed pod container, water container and the drip tray. I feel that helps contribute to a good tasting espresso). The convenience of a one touch machine makes this a worthwhile purchase for sure. I wouldn’t say it creates as good of an espresso as a semi automatic, and I don’t get a lot of crema with my espresso (even after switching my beans to a more local, freshly roasted bean) but it makes a killer milk based drink. Worth the money.
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My previous machine (a bit more sophisticated but still was made at the same plant near Milan, Italy) is still working and makes a great coffee daily after 15 years of service! Since I need to change a water pump because it's got weaker, I decided to buy a new coffee maker but very reasonably priced. My old machine, the total repair cost over 15 years is around $250.
I spent a while looking for the same type built machine.
None of the brands can offer me same quality Italian brewing for this price.
I don't know how long this unit will last, but I'm extremely satisfied with its previous brother.
I must mention that it has the same brewing unit, which was before guaranteed for 5 years. I think this current machine is a 2-year warranty.
We have had automatic esspresso machine from other brand before and they were much better. We don't like this one at all. Only good thing is that it is easy to handle. The water drop bowl needs to be emptied constantly, the water refill light shows up too late, so you often have a tiny coffee instead of a full cup because there wasn't enough water. So what is the reason to have a refill reminder? The overall impression is that it is poor manufactured and not very solid.
I would not recommend it.