Gaggia are one of the world’s most renowned manufacturers of coffee machines for the home and have the added advantage of being an authentic Italian manufacturer. Although more expensive than many other machines on the market this is reflected in the quality of the brew the Gaggia Vision 74845 produces.
The Gaggia 74845 Platinum Vision coffee machine also has a built-in bean grinder, processing the beans within the coffee machine itself making the coffee you achieve as fresh as possible. This allows you to brew your coffee without any of the mess which you may face when using separate grinders and espresso machines.
The additional grinding functions mean that the Gaggia 74845 Platinum Vision does have quite a lot of parts to clean. All of these detach quite easily as well as being made of stainless steel, so cleaning them is relatively simple if a little time consuming.
The additional grinding functions mean that the Gaggia 74845 Platinum Vision does have quite a lot of parts to clean. All of these detach quite easily as well as being made of stainless steel, so cleaning them is relatively simple if a little time consuming.
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.
One of the main drawbacks of the Gaggia 74845 Platinum Vision Bean to Cup Coffee Machine is that it can be quite complicated to operate when you first start out. The fact that there are so many functions on the machine means you might need to read through the instructions two or three times before you can master the basic operations.
Even though it is a little complicated, this is largely because of the sheer amount of different things that you can do with the Gaggia 74845. In addition to espresso, there is of course a crema to froth milk, and the Gaggia makes it quite easy to produce any variation on the cappuccino which you would find in the local coffee shop.
The look of the machine itself is also fantastic, with most of the main features being made of stainless steel rather than cheaper imitation plastic which is found on cheaper machines. This means that the Gaggia 74845 looks great as a focal point in any kitchen or even out elsewhere in the home.
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.