The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up Espresso Machine is among several Gaggia espresso machines within the super automatic bean-to-brew collection. Gaggia espresso machines are known by espresso enthusiasts everywhere for their high quality and robustness. Coffee lovers can use this machine to literally turn coffee beans into espresso fully automatically. The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up features many of the best in the Gaggia line of machines. This particular coffee maker is marketed at a really affordable price even though it has features of some of the higher-end Gaggia models.
A differentiating feature that belongs to Swing Up style machines is the easy to use settings dial on the front of the machine. Although this machine still incorporates the excellent LCD screen menu feature, it has a handy dial on the front to easily manage setting changes from cup to cup. The backlit wheel click dial can be used to change the strength of each and every cup of coffee. In addition, it allows you to navigate through the menu.
The highlight of the Gaggia coffee and espresso machines is the fact that many of the parts are removable. The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up is no exception. Many components, such as the drip tray, are removable and made of stainless steel for easy cleaning. The drip tray is also electronic and can be adjusted to allow for a wide range of cup measurements. The drip tray is made of durable plastic material that has a stainless steel cover for style and ease of use.
The grinder and bean hopper of this particular coffee machine are also built with convenience as the main objective. The grinder contains a high quality ceramic burr grinder that can be modified and removed for cleaning purposes and fineness of grind options. The hopper holds 8.8 oz of coffee beans and has a see-through lid. The cover means you can monitor bean levels and keep them fresh between fillings. The adjustable dispenser also allows the use of pre-ground coffee.
Among the many settings of this coffee maker, it is also possible to adjust the amount of coffee or espresso to prepare. It features options such as double espresso, short coffee, tall coffee and single espresso. Two pour spouts help easily brew extra cups of coffee.
The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up also features a pre-infusion function. This function is well linked to the Gaggia brand. Pre-infusion occurs when the machine gently mists the ground coffee before extracting it. This helps the beans cook better. Pre-infused coffee smells and tastes better.
Any time your Gaggia Platinum Swing Up is left idle for a long time, it will eventually go into power saving mode until your next cup. The appliance gives you a warning signal if your beans or the water tank are low. The appliance also contains a waste area where spent coffee grounds are stored efficiently and when it is full the LCD screen will let you know.
Get cafeteria-style espresso at home at a fraction of the cost. The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up will not only help you save money, it may be the best coffee you’ve ever tasted!