Whether you enjoy relaxing and drinking your morning coffee with friends, or you are a serious connoisseur who knows everything about different types of coffee, one thing is certain – you need an excellent coffee machine.
And when you put “excellent” and “coffee machine” in same sentence you are saying – “Gaggia”.
Gaggia has been a mainstay in the coffee machine industry for many years, and for good reason. Their machines are some of the most reliable on the market, and they make some of the best coffee possible.
In this article, we will present seven different Gaggia coffee machines to help you decide which one is best suited for your needs.
GAGGIA CADORNA STYLE
Gaggia Cadorna Style is a gem of italian excellence. It has a beautiful, sleek black design that makes it stand out in any kitchen. But its real appeal comes from performance – it’s one of the most efficient and reliable machines on the market.
Cadorna Style offers up to 6 beverage options: ristretto, espresso, espresso lungo, coffee, americano, hot water.
Pros
– Price: this model is the most affordable machine in the Cadorna group
– Dimensions: the machine is compact and takes up minimal counter space
Cons
– This coffee machine does not have the option to automatically make milk based beverages
GAGGIA CADORNA PLUS
Gaggia Cadorna Plus is one of the best machines for making Italian quality coffee at home. It comes with a stainless steel pannarello, which helps to create a rich, creamy froth for your coffee. This machine is also easy to use and maintain, making it the perfect choice for any coffee lover. Whether you’re looking for a quick morning brew or a relaxing afternoon pick-me-up, the Gaggia Cadorna Plus can deliver.
It can make up to 6 different beverages: ristretto, espresso, espresso lungo, coffee, americano, hot water.
Pros
– Stainless steel pannarello, ideal for milk frothing
– Espresso tray that helps adjusting height for espresso cup
Cons
– This coffee machine does not have the option to automatically make milk based beverages
GAGGIA CADORNA MILK
Gagia Cadorna Milk is the perfect choice for coffee lovers who want to make delicious milk-based coffee in the comfort of their own home. This model features a new one-touch system for milk-based coffee drinks, it automatically froths the milk and gets it ready for your coffee. You don’t have to move the cup or glass from under the coffee spouts, which means – no more splashes!
It offers up to 10 beverages: ristretto, espresso, espresso lungo, coffee, americano, cappuccino, café au lait, latte macchiato, frothed milk, hot water.
Pros
– Capp in cup, which enables automatic brewing of milk-based beverages
– Espresso tray thet helps adjusting height for espresso cup
Cons
– The milk container uses additional space on the counter since it’s not integrated with the machine
GAGGIA CADORNA PRESTIGE
Gaggia Cadorna Prestige is the real jewel of the Cadorna family. It features a milk carafe that froths the milk twice, ensuring rich, creamy foam every time. This model will provide you the ultimate barista experience, serving the best Italian coffee every single day. All you need to do is to press the button!
Cadrona Prestige can prepare up to 14 different beverages: ristretto, espresso, espresso lungo, coffee, americano, cappuccino, cappuccino XL, café au lait, café cortado, latte macchiato, latte macchiato XL, flat white, frothed milk, hot water.
Pros
– Integrated milk carafe that provides perfect milk-based beverages every time while saving space on counter
– This automatic coffee machine offers great variety of beverages
Cons
– This coffee machice has a higher price than other Cadorna models, but without a doubt, it offers great value for money
GAGGIA MAGENTA PLUS
Gaggia Magenta Plus is a great choice for any true coffee lover. It will make the best espresso you have ever tried and it has a professional steam wand that’s used for creating a magical milk froth every time. This model features a modern style with straight outer lines and a stylish black finish, and it also “speaks” 4 languages more than any Cadorna machine.
Magenta Plus can prepare up to 5 different beverages: espresso, espresso lungo, coffee, americano and hot water.
Pros
– Aroma lid: the coffee beans container has a lid which helps preserving the aroma
– Stainless steel espresso tray which ensures the perfect height for espresso cup
Cons
– This coffee machine does not have the option to automatically make milk based beverages
GAGGIA MAGENTA MILK
Gaggia Magenta Milk is model that can make milk-based beverages automatically making it a great option for people who prefer their coffee with milk. Similar to it’s counterpart, Gaggia Cardona Milk, this model also features a Capp in Cup system but with new improved design.
This machine can deliver up to 9 different beverages: ristretto, espresso, espresso lungo, coffee, americano, cappuccino, café au lait, frothed milk and hot water.
Pros
– Capp in Cup system: with new glass milk carafe, enables brewing of milk-based beverages
– Aroma lid: the coffee beans container has a lid which helps preserving the aroma
Cons
– The milk carafe uses additional space on the counter – but it has a much better design than the container from the Cardona Milk model
GAGGIA MAGENTA PRESTIGE
Gaggia Magenta Prestige is the most beautiful model from Magenta series, featuring integrated milk carafe and keeping the design incredibly modern and slick. The new Gaggia Magenta Prestige will provide an amazing experience with its new user interface. This interface features a full color display and capacitive buttons, which make it easy and intuitive to use. The machine is also easy to operate, thanks to its clear graphics and simple icons.
It offers 12 different beverages to choose from: ristretto, espresso, espresso lungo, coffee, cortado, flat white, americano, cappuccino, cafè au lait, latte macchiato, frothed milk and hot water.
Pros
– The integrated milk carafe that froths the milk 2 times removing all bubbles to get a perfect froth
– New user interface
Cons
– This coffee machine does not have the option for making cappuccino XL
CONCLUSION
We recorded the most important features of each machine in this brief review, which included some benefits and drawbacks for each model.
Hopefully, we’ve been able to provide you with some basic information regarding each device on display.
However, please keep in mind that this post only scraped the surface of information; therefore, check out the product pages for further details.
