The Gaggia 74845 - One For Your Shortlist

By Neal Lawrence

Gaggia are one of the world's most renowned manufacturers of coffee machines for the home. So although Gaggia machines like the Gaggia Platinum Vision 74845 are usually at the very high end of the cost spectrum, you can be sure that you are really getting a quality product.

The Gaggia 74845 Platinum Vision coffee machine benefits from a built-in grinder, which grinds the beans within the coffee machine itself. This means you are able to make really fresh coffee without much of the mess associated with separate bean grinders.

Although there are several parts of the machine which need to be kept clean, most of these detach quite easily with the stainless steel construction making them easy to take care of without worrying about rusting.

The Gaggia 74845 Platinum Vision Bean to Cup Coffee Machine is able to produce great coffee because the quality of the parts inside are the best on the market. For example the internal grinder is a ceramic rather than metal grinder, which reduces the risk of burning the bean and allows for really subtle changes in grind between settings.

Another important feature for getting the best quality is the use of an aqua prima water filter inside the Gaggia 74845 Platinum Vision. This makes the machine a particularly good option for those living in hard water areas.

The Gaggia 74845 does however have a drawback, which is that it can be a little overwhelming to operate when you first use it. The vast amount of functions on the machine is a definite benefit but it can take a few tries to get the hang of some of the more complex operations.

It is well worth your while to learn all of the functions though, since once mastered you will be able to create coffee which is really to your taste. In addition to espresso, the Gaggia 74845 is also allows you to create cappuccinos or other milky coffee variations, with a built-in crema that creates really good frothy milk.

The Gaggia 74845 Platinum Vision is not only advanced in terms of functionality though it looks really great too. Most of the main features are made of stainless steel rather than having an imitation finish. This means that the Gaggia 74845 looks great in any kitchen and is definitely one appliance you will proud to show off.

In summary, the Gaggia 74845 Platinum Vision Bean to Cup Coffee Machine is a great option for anyone who has the extra to spend. The quality of the coffee produced is at least as good as that from the local coffee shop, so the machine will probably pay for itself. - 30241

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