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Gaggia Titanium
$1,699.00
Released October, 2005
The Pros:Large water container doesn't have to be constantly refilled. Heats up very quickly, can start brewing almost right away. Easy to clean, everything is accessible and organized.
The Cons:Large footprint, takes up a lot of counter space.
The Gaggia Titanium model is an expensive, mid-grade fully automatic Espresso machine. The machine is more specifically designed for personal consumer use, meaning more home-based appliance but that is not to say however that the device can't be used commercially for a small business.
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The body design is composed of a durable ABS plastic; the exterior is then topped off with a professional silver color finish. The Titanium device can brew Cappucinos, lattes, and tea automatically; and also includes support for an optional milk island accessory. For convenience the device provides a built-in conical burr grinder that includes 18 fine-grindness settings for maximum user beverage customization. The 250 gram bean hopper catches the beans after being grinded and allows room for storage or immediate coffee use. A special integrated preset button system allows users to change the total brewing amount and beverage strength settings through the amount of ground coffee input with a pre-programmed set of front panel buttons; the settings are then displayed through a mini cobalt blue LCD display. Additional beverage customization options include five different temperature settings, an on/off timer with a clock, volume controls for the tone alerts, and pre-infusion and pre-grinding modes. A special built-in Pannarello steam wand provides superior milk frothing for certain required beverages (thick cappucinos and lattes) and also provides hot water for cocoa, tea or soup; the device even has a seperate boiler for steaming and rapid steam support which allows no conflicts between milk frothing wait times and espresso brewing. The Gaggia Titanium model includes additional features such as a high powered 15 bar pump pressure, a stainless steel lined boiler with rapid steam boiling support for quick beverage preperation, a fully detachable 60 ounce water tank which allows easier cleaning and fillup methods, a heated cup warmer, and support to brew and prepare two beverages at once.
Features
- Durable ABS plastic body design covered with a professional silver color finish
- Brews cappucinos, lattes and tea
- Integrated volume dial which allows users to change the brewed beverage amount and strength; 18 fine-grindness settings
- Alternate beverage customization options; five different temperature settings, on/off timer with clock, and alert volume controls
- Cobalt blue LCD screen display
- Optional milk island available
- Built-in conical burr grinder
- 250 gram bean hopper (ground coffee bean holder)
- Pannarello steam wand for milk frothing; also provides hot water for cocoa, soap or tea
- Stainless steel lined boiler combined with rapid steam boiling support; dual boiler system
- Heated cup warmer
- Support to brew two beverages at once
- Fully detachable water tank
- Special Bypass mode allows users to add pre-ground coffee to brewed pots
- Optional pre-infusion and pre-grinding modes as well
Key Specs
- Power Output: 1250 watts
- Voltage Support: 110/120
- Pump powered
- Pump Pressure: 15 bars
- Water Tank Capacity: 2.3 liters (60 ounces)
- Timer: Yes
- Coffeemaker attached: No
- Built in grinder: Yes
- Steam Wand: Yes (Pannarello)
- Cup warming Plate: Yes
- Automatic: Yes
- Dimensions: 15-3/8" (H) x 11" (W) x 15-1/6" (D)
- Weight: 22 lbs
User Reviews (1)
Pros & Cons
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large water container doesn't have to be constantly refilled
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heats up very quickly, can start brewing almost right away
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easy to clean, everything is accessible and organized
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general operation is fairly simple, not too complicated
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produces a clean and flavorfull brew
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stainless steel finish is sleek and high-end looking
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assembly and setup are pretty easy, not much to it
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large footprint, takes up a lot of counter space
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