Gaggia Platinum Vogue Espresso Machine

Bring home the Gaggia Platinum Vogue and delight in the wonderful quality drinks you can count on morning after morning. Having this machine in your kitchen will be like having your own personal barista. Features like a backlit touch ring control panel and bright indicator lights make this machine easy-to-use and simple. Complete with a classic, stainless steel front and a durable plastic body, an adjustable cup tray, built-in cup warmer, and reliable Rapid Steam Boiler system, this espresso machine will be your favorite kitchen appliance.

Outstanding features of the Gaggia Platinum Vouge

• Beautiful stainless steel front
• Reliable Rapid Steam Boiler system
• Water reservoir holds 57 oz. and removes for easy filling
• Built-in cup warmer to keep your drinks hot after serving
• Aqua Prima water filtration system with adjustable settings
• Adjustable cup tray height
• Backlit touch ring control panel and bright indicator lights
• Adjustable coffee dosage from 7 to 10.5 grams per cup
• Powerful 15 BAR pump pressure
• Built-in ceramic burr grinder is fully adjustable
• 12.6W x 16.3D x 14.6H inches
• 1300 watts-110/120
• Includes Aqua Prima Water Filter, water hardness test strip, and brew group lubricant
• Manufacturer's warranty included
• Made in Italy

What does "BAR pressure" mean?
Pressure is the result of the packed (tamped) coffee giving the water resistance to pass through. The pump forces the water through that resistance and the power it needs to do so is commonly measured in BAR (= kg per square centimeter). A pressure rating is used on most pump-driven espresso machines. The typical accepted pressure for brewing espresso, 9 BAR, is 8.8 atmospheres of pressure or 130 pounds per square inch. Good pumps should be able to create more pressure (power) than they need to produce perfect espresso so that they don't break when the right combinations (fineness and consistency of grind, tamping, amount of ground coffee) are not prevalent. A good pump has a capacity of creating 15 or more BARs. To produce a lasting crema on top of your espresso, the water should pass through the coffee at approximately seven to nine BARs of pressure.

About Gaggia
Gaggia is the number-one selling home espresso machine manufacturer in Italy. Achille Gaggia, known as the founder of the modern espresso machine, founded the company in 1947. His innovative design eliminated steam from the extraction process and gave us the thick, crema-topped espresso that's so popular today. In 1977, the Gaggia company began producing machines for home use, and since that time, they have been at the forefront of development and innovation in the industry. Gaggia espresso machines combine Old World, classic styling with cutting-edge technology to bring you feature-packed machines that are easy to use and look fantastic in your kitchen. Enjoy espresso in the true Italian style with Gaggia.