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Gaggia Anima Coffee and Espresso Machine, Includes Steam Wand for Manual Frothing for Lattes and Cappuccinos with Programmable Options,Black

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Brand Gaggia
Color Black
Product Dimensions 8.7"D x 16.93"W x 13.38"H
Special Feature Programmable
Coffee Maker Type Espresso Machine
Capacity
3.8 Pounds
Material
Plastic
Item Weight
16 Pounds
Wattage
1400 watts

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  • Note: 1)Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. 2)It is important to note that the amount of espresso extracted will vary depending on the grind size and amount and reprogramming may be needed when the size and amount are adjusted
  • MANUAL FROTHING FOR MILK-BASED DRINKS: Pannarello steam wand for frothing milk
  • PROGRAMMABLE: Programmable brewing options for espresso and espresso lungo
  • TEMPERATURE CONTROL: 3 different temperature settings. Min/177.5 °F, Med/182.9 °F, Max/184.5 °F
  • EASY ACCESS TO WATER RESERVOIR AND BEAN HOPPER: Features a removable 60 oz water reservoir that can be accessed on the top left of the machine, and an 8.8 ounce capacity bean hopper with access from the top right of the machine

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About Gaggia

With humble beginnings as a cafe owner in Milan, Achille Gaggia's ingenuity and passion for coffee inspired him to invent a new way to brew espresso without the use of steam. That vision led to the creation of the Lampo device which produced the characteristic crema which has since become the hallmark of quality espresso.

Gaggia Anima

Automatic Coffee Machine

The Gaggia Anima is a slim super-automatic espresso and coffee machine. With six buttons and a chrome plated pannarello wand, the Anima can make cappuccino and lattes. The Anima is your personal barista, remembering your personal taste with Programmable Brewing, and adjustable strength and temperature settings. A Bypass Doser allows you to brew pre-ground coffee, making it easy to make different drinks for guests. With the Anima, it’s all about making a hot and personal beverage

  • Programmable Brewing
  • Tall Spouts
  • Intuitive Operation

LCD, Push Buttons, Easy to Use, Programmable

Coffee Bean Hopper, Espresso Hopper, Bean Hopper

Milk Frother, Frothing Wand, Auto-Frothing Wand, Turbo Frother

Easy to Clean, Brew Group, Removable Group, Removable Brew Group

Simple Interface

Six dedicated buttons and an LCD screen can help you brew and create a list of drinks, both basic and custom.

Hopper and Bypass Doser

Brew with either whole bean or pre-ground coffee with the ceramic burr grinder and bypass doser.

Pannarello Steam Wand

An intake hole siphons air directly into the milk, to create rich foam for specialty beverages.

Removable Brew Group

The brew group can be removed from the machine for regular rinsing and maintenance.

Programmable Temperature, Multiple Temperature, Hot Coffee, Hot Espresso

Convenient, Easy to Fill, Easy to Load

Gaggia Adapting Mode

Eco Mode, Energy Save Mode, Standby Mode, Low Power

Temperature Controls

3 different temperature settings of 177.5°, 182.9°, or a maximum of 184.5° to make your drink just right.

Accessible Water Reservoir, Bean Hopper

Both the 60 oz water reservoir and 8.8oz bean hopper can be easily accessed from the top left and top right of the machine.

Gaggia Adapting System

The Brera's Adapting System lets it learn from your coffee, adjusting how the grinder operates to accommodate your preferred bean

Low Energy Standby Mode

The Anima will conserve energy and go into a low energy (-1 W) standby mode after one hour of being idle.

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Dimensions 13.5" H x 10.25" W x 17" D 13.4”H x 8.7” W x 17”D 13.4”H x 8.7” W x 17”D 13.4”H x 8.7” W x 17”D
Hopper Capacity 10.58 oz 8.8 oz 8.8 oz 8.8 oz
Reservoir Capacity 54 oz 60 oz 60 oz 60 oz
Max. Cup Height 4.5" 5.9" 5.9" 5.9"
Boiler Type Single Single Single Single
Grind Settings 10 5 5 5
Housing ABS Thermoplastic ABS Thermoplastic Stainless Steel / ABS Stainless Steel / ABS
Frother Type Pannarello Wand Pannarello Wand Cappuccinatore Carafe

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Product Description

The Gaggia Anima is the first machine in the Anima series. The Anima is a super-automatic espresso machine that wraps over 75 years of espresso making experience in an elegant design that blends modernity and tradition. PANNARELLO STEAM WAND: A Gaggia innovation, the Pannarello style steam wand simplifies the milk frothing process by injecting air directly into your milk to create rich, velvety milk foam perfect for lattes and cappuccinos. To stop adding air while frothing, simple submerge the wand's air intake hole in your milk. The steam wand can also be used to dispense hot water for drinks like cafe americanos and hot tea. SLEEK DESIGN: The Anima sets itself apart from the plastic housing found on machines in the same price range with striking stainless steel front paneling. The machine is has a slim profile (less than 9 inches wide), intuitive buttons, and an LED display. PROGRAMMABLE: The Gaggia Anima drink buttons can be programmed with your preferred beverage volume, strength, pre-infusion, and temperature (Min/177.5 °F, Med/182.9 °F, Max/184.5 °F). You are also able to choose between using whole bean or pre-ground coffee. LARGE CAPACITY: The Anima has a 60oz removable water reservoir and an 8.8oz bean hopper. The drip tray can hold up to 24oz of water and the internal dreg bin can hold up to 15 pucks of spent coffee. EASY MAINTENANCE: The machine features a removable brew unit as well as an automatic rinse and descale cycle. LOW-ENERGY STANDBY MODE: After one hour of idle time, the Anima will enter a low energy (-1 W) standby mode to reduce power consumption.

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
468 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the taste, ease of use, and cleaning of the coffee maker. For example, they mention it makes fabulous coffee, it's easy to set up, and it'll make a perfect cup every time. Some appreciate the size and the ability to make multiple cups at a time. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality, value, and noise of the product.

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57 customers mention53 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the taste of the coffee maker. They say that it makes fabulous coffee, with a rich crema. They also mention that it produces good crema espresso and makes incredible beverages. Customers are happy with the coffee machine's taste and recommend it to others.

"...It makes superb coffee, perhaps better than the Titanium. There are mostly pro's, a few con's in comparing the two. I talked about price...." Read more

"...We have cappuccinos with 2 shots every morning. The crema is great, and the Panerello milk wand makes the microbubbles in the milk, the..." Read more

"This machine made a great cup of espresso and the frother worked really well. I'm a former barista and so know my way around an espresso machine...." Read more

"...once you dial in your settings for a particular bean it makes quite good espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes very reliably...." Read more

51 customers mention43 positive8 negative

Customers find the coffee maker easy to use. They mention it's easy to set up, understand, and make a cup of coffee. They also appreciate the steam feature, which comes out perfect every time. Customers also mention that the coffee and lungo modes are fully programmable, so they can fine-tune their preferences.

"...has a more robust "reactivation" (energy saving) mode which is programmable by time...." Read more

"...As to the maintenance, it’s easy peasy. Every day I clean the removable milk wand, and the under wand. I pull out the drip tray and wash it...." Read more

"...I like the fact that both espresso and lungo are fully programmable, so I can fine tune different shot length espressos with different aroma..." Read more

"Pros:Compact size. Easy initial set up.Produces excellent results with both whole bean and pre-ground coffee (using the bypass hopper)...." Read more

30 customers mention25 positive5 negative

Customers find the coffee maker easy to clean. They mention that the used coffee grounds hopper is super easy to empty, and the drip tray is easy to remove. Customers also say that the coffee machine uses far less water than the Titanium and that it's worth deep cleaning once a month.

"...When the unit first wakes up and cleans itself, it uses far less water than the Titanium which makes the water in the tank go longer between..." Read more

"...Cleaning is relatively easy...." Read more

"...The milk steamer/frother is simple to use and clean and produces a rich and long lasting foam for cappuccinos and macchiatos...." Read more

"...Not sure 'blending power' is a good criteria. It is easy to clean the basics - not sure about maintenance and deep cleaning yet...." Read more

15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers like the size of the coffee maker. For example, they say it's a great size, has a large water container, and an adjustable spout to accommodate large cups. It has s very small footprint, which saves counter space. It produces great coffee and is easy to adjust. Some mention that it holds more water and beans than their Jura Eno9. They also say it works fast and is simple to program.

"...Machine is quite easy to program, and I adjust shot lengths fairly frequently...." Read more

"...There's an adjustable standby setting (15 minutes to several hours): if no buttons are touched in this time, the machine goes through a self-clean..." Read more

"...The smaller size is perfect for the Motor home counter top." Read more

"...The water tank is a little small requiring frequent refilling." Read more

101 customers mention50 positive51 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the coffee maker. Some mention that it produces excellent results with both whole bean and pre-ground, and works well for the past 6 weeks with over 8 cups per day. They also say it's a wonderful machine, while others say that it broke after 1.5 years and is fragile.

"...I think this unit grinds and thus produces a better, stronger cup. I've played with the various controls and nailed how I like the coffee...." Read more

"The first unit I received had a cracked screen. I ordered a replacement. That took a couple of weeks to arrive and it had almost the identical flaw...." Read more

"This machine made a great cup of espresso and the frother worked really well. I'm a former barista and so know my way around an espresso machine...." Read more

"...the handle since I'm so afraid to pick it up by that handle it's so fragile...." Read more

18 customers mention11 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the coffee maker. Some mention that it's very good for the price, while others say that it broke after 7 months.

"...This machine overall saves me so much time, stress, and money in the long run." Read more

"...Though it is expensive, Nespresso espresso is excellent, to match the quality would not be easy...." Read more

"...It is not cheap, but actually one of the lowest price fully automatic espresso machines...." Read more

"...morning to have pretty much any coffee drink I'd want makes it worth every penny." Read more

13 customers mention6 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the noise of the coffee maker. Some mention that it is very quiet and operates relatively quietly, while others say that it leaks water everywhere and makes terrible noises, such as creaks, grinds, and squeals.

"For 2 years this espresso machine worked great. Noisy as heck, which other reviews mention, but it made great espresso...." Read more

"...It makes fabulous coffee: the ceramic burr grinder is quiet and top-notch, the default ("medium") grind is perfect out of the box...." Read more

"...The biggest complaint is that it makes a very loud squeaky sound when it is pouring the coffee, lasts for probably 15-20 seconds...." Read more

"...The unit operates relatively quietly compared to my previous Saeco Intellia machines.Cons:..." Read more

16 customers mention0 positive16 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the coffee maker. They mention that it leaks water everywhere, making terrible noises, and flooding itself with water. They also say that there are too many drips during the initial rinse and that the internal rinsing loop causes waste water to go in the dripping tray. Customers also mention that the coffee drips on the counter and leaves small drip stains that need to be wiped up.

"...Then it started leaking somewhere inside and steam was coming out the side panel where the brew group is housed...." Read more

"...The frothing attachment is foolproof to use but it makes a somewhat watery and airy frothed milk...." Read more

"...best part, had this for let's say two months not even, the water reservoir to refill, the cheap handle to pull it out of the machine and mind you I..." Read more

"Coffee tasted ok, but hard to maintain and leaks water all the time" Read more

Superb and affordable super automatic
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Superb and affordable super automatic
Yes, I did state affordable but let's put this into perspectives. I'm coming to the Anima from a Gaggia Titanium which I purchased here on Amazon in 2005 and at the time, paid $1499. I loved it and made over 25,000 cups until last month when the water pump finally died. I was told by Gaggia it would be too expensive to ship and fix and that the Anima was the 'replacement'. So at more than half the price of the Titanium, and considering what other super automatics can cost, I found this unit 'affordable'.It makes superb coffee, perhaps better than the Titanium. There are mostly pro's, a few con's in comparing the two. I talked about price. Further:1. Quality of the coffee. I think this unit grinds and thus produces a better, stronger cup. I've played with the various controls and nailed how I like the coffee. The quality is outstanding (see below, comparison to French Press and Chemix).2. The unit appears to hold a bit more coffee beans and the same amount of water as the Titanium.3. The coffee dispensing spout has a wider range than the Titanium and allows very tall mugs which is a major plus for those of us wanting coffee.4. The control panel is icon based and attractive. It's a bit more descriptive.5. The unit is smaller in footprint than the Titanium. It doesn't swivel on it's base which I could care less about.6. The unit has a more robust "reactivation" (energy saving) mode which is programmable by time. When the unit first wakes up and cleans itself, it uses far less water than the Titanium which makes the water in the tank go longer between refill.7. Once you set the desired amount of product with one push of the button, two pushes produces twice as much like the Titanium. I like the progress dialog on the LCD letting you know how much longer the process should take. More about this in #2 below.Possible cons:1. Build quality isn't close to the Titanium**, but with careful use, I don't think that's going to be a factor. The Titanium was solid with lots of 'metal' while the Anima has a lot of (what some might call) flimsily plastic instead. And that's what one would expect at half the price. I believe if a user is careful with the parts that need to be removed, cleaned and handled, this will not be an issue.2. The Titanium had three "coffee" buttons, this unit has two. Not an issue for me. Both are programmable for the amount of product and thus strength. I have one for espresso and one for 'coffee'. So you can program the amount of product to dispense and double that by clicking on one of the two buttons twice. Titanium also had a cup warmer I never used; not necessary IMHO.3. Seems to require a bit more maintenance. One has to 'oil' the brew unit occasionally and once a month, it's recommended it be 'cleaned' with a Gaggia tablet. That wasn't the case with the Titanium. I don't know yet if this will be a factor. Both units need occasionally to have a descaling.4. This unit is a bit slower in dispensing the coffee perhaps due to the strength of the pump or, it just has to do this to make a better, stronger cup of coffee. Hardly a con but I wanted to mention you'll wait a bit longer for one 'round' than with a Titanium. Both produced lovely creama.5. To alter the grind with the supplied tool, you're told to start the process of making a cup of coffee and turn the dial while grinding. That's not possible as when the door to the coffee beans is open, the unit stops so I can't figure out how to follow the instructions. None the less, I was able to carefully turn the dial to the desired grind and now it's perfect.All in all, I'm very happy with the unit after a few weeks of use. I miss (and loved) my dear Titanium but I'm very happy with this unit. I hope I'm lucky enough to brew 25K cups of coffee and get 13 years out of this unit. There doesn't appear to be a number of coffees produced menu option but that's not a big deal.When my Titanium died and while waiting for this unit, I went back to a French Press and a Chemix (my backups) and it only took a few days to want my super automatic back. Grinding the coffee, boiling the water (to ideal temp) and clean up was a major hassle compared to having a super auto. Push one button, you get a superb cup of coffee. And I really prefer the taste of the coffee from the Anima from either backup method. So if you've never had a super automatic, go for it. If you think it's too expensive, you can spend a LOT more.**EDIT: purchased in 2018, it is now nearly the end of 2023 and the machine is still running as good as the day we got it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb and affordable super automatic
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Yes, I did state affordable but let's put this into perspectives. I'm coming to the Anima from a Gaggia Titanium which I purchased here on Amazon in 2005 and at the time, paid $1499. I loved it and made over 25,000 cups until last month when the water pump finally died. I was told by Gaggia it would be too expensive to ship and fix and that the Anima was the 'replacement'. So at more than half the price of the Titanium, and considering what other super automatics can cost, I found this unit 'affordable'.

It makes superb coffee, perhaps better than the Titanium. There are mostly pro's, a few con's in comparing the two. I talked about price. Further:
1. Quality of the coffee. I think this unit grinds and thus produces a better, stronger cup. I've played with the various controls and nailed how I like the coffee. The quality is outstanding (see below, comparison to French Press and Chemix).
2. The unit appears to hold a bit more coffee beans and the same amount of water as the Titanium.
3. The coffee dispensing spout has a wider range than the Titanium and allows very tall mugs which is a major plus for those of us wanting coffee.
4. The control panel is icon based and attractive. It's a bit more descriptive.
5. The unit is smaller in footprint than the Titanium. It doesn't swivel on it's base which I could care less about.
6. The unit has a more robust "reactivation" (energy saving) mode which is programmable by time. When the unit first wakes up and cleans itself, it uses far less water than the Titanium which makes the water in the tank go longer between refill.
7. Once you set the desired amount of product with one push of the button, two pushes produces twice as much like the Titanium. I like the progress dialog on the LCD letting you know how much longer the process should take. More about this in #2 below.

Possible cons:
1. Build quality isn't close to the Titanium**, but with careful use, I don't think that's going to be a factor. The Titanium was solid with lots of 'metal' while the Anima has a lot of (what some might call) flimsily plastic instead. And that's what one would expect at half the price. I believe if a user is careful with the parts that need to be removed, cleaned and handled, this will not be an issue.
2. The Titanium had three "coffee" buttons, this unit has two. Not an issue for me. Both are programmable for the amount of product and thus strength. I have one for espresso and one for 'coffee'. So you can program the amount of product to dispense and double that by clicking on one of the two buttons twice. Titanium also had a cup warmer I never used; not necessary IMHO.
3. Seems to require a bit more maintenance. One has to 'oil' the brew unit occasionally and once a month, it's recommended it be 'cleaned' with a Gaggia tablet. That wasn't the case with the Titanium. I don't know yet if this will be a factor. Both units need occasionally to have a descaling.
4. This unit is a bit slower in dispensing the coffee perhaps due to the strength of the pump or, it just has to do this to make a better, stronger cup of coffee. Hardly a con but I wanted to mention you'll wait a bit longer for one 'round' than with a Titanium. Both produced lovely creama.
5. To alter the grind with the supplied tool, you're told to start the process of making a cup of coffee and turn the dial while grinding. That's not possible as when the door to the coffee beans is open, the unit stops so I can't figure out how to follow the instructions. None the less, I was able to carefully turn the dial to the desired grind and now it's perfect.

All in all, I'm very happy with the unit after a few weeks of use. I miss (and loved) my dear Titanium but I'm very happy with this unit. I hope I'm lucky enough to brew 25K cups of coffee and get 13 years out of this unit. There doesn't appear to be a number of coffees produced menu option but that's not a big deal.

When my Titanium died and while waiting for this unit, I went back to a French Press and a Chemix (my backups) and it only took a few days to want my super automatic back. Grinding the coffee, boiling the water (to ideal temp) and clean up was a major hassle compared to having a super auto. Push one button, you get a superb cup of coffee. And I really prefer the taste of the coffee from the Anima from either backup method. So if you've never had a super automatic, go for it. If you think it's too expensive, you can spend a LOT more.

**EDIT: purchased in 2018, it is now nearly the end of 2023 and the machine is still running as good as the day we got it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast shipping, delicious coffee, easy to use and clean with an attractive price!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
I've owned this product for about a week and a half purchased it after watching lots of review videos online. Really wanted the Cardona but it's just too pricey for me at this time. After doing some research I figured out that this machine the Anima and the Cardona basically have the same Brew group. This is mostly an entry level espresso machine one touch and you have expresso it grinds and it brews fast, adjustable strength and adjustable temperature. So far I'm very happy with this and I'm just very concerned that I might not go back to the coffee shop again! this machine makes it so easy to go in these stores that sell coffee beans and pick up a new blend a new flavor just to take it home and try it out it's kind of addicting to be honest with you but it's still a lot less expensive than any pod-based machine plus well the grounds are recyclable. I did buy the extended warranty as well which I think is a good move. I don't think you can go wrong on this machine for the price again I would have liked the more expensive version, the Cardona, because it has one touch settings for coffee drinks like Americano which I usually drink they even higher versions of this one and the Cardona have one touch settings for frothing milk and making coffee so you don't have to do anything manually except for touch a button they're a lot more expensive but if I could have afforded them I would have gotten it it's that good! The picture that I have put in this review is of a cappuccino that I made and drank while I was writing this and it tasted so delicious and I'm sitting here looking at it and it still got froth!!
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