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Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic Espresso Machine, Small, Black, 40 fl oz
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Brand | Gaggia |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 10"D x 15.5"W x 11.5"H |
Special Feature | Integrated Coffee Grinder, Removable Tank, Milk Frother, Programmable |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
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Flavor | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Blending power | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Easy to clean | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Value for money | — | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — |
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capacity | 40 fluid ounces | 60 ounces | 2 liters | 500 milliliters | 2 liters | 60 fluid ounces |
material | Polycarbonate | Ceramic | Plastic | Plastic | Ceramic | Plastic |
input interface | buttons | touch screen | buttons | buttons, touch screen | buttons | touch screen |
voltage | 100 volts | — | 120 volts | — | — | 120 volts |
wattage | 1400 watts | 1500 watts | 1400 watts | 1800 watts | — | 1250 watts |
model name | Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic Espresso Machine | EP4347/94 | — | 644060 | — | Magnifica Evo, Fully Automatic Coffee 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 Brera
Automatic Coffee Machine
The Gaggia Brera is a compact super-automatic espresso and coffee machine that is capable of making anything from espresso to cappuccino. The Pannarello wand allows you to steam and foam your milk until it is smooth and velvety, great for topping off lattes or for making hot cocoa. At just 12.4” with a front loading dreg drawer and water reservoir, the Gaggia Brera can easily slide under your kitchen cabinets and leave plenty of counter space to spare.
- Programmable Brewing
- Stainless Steel Front Panel
- Intuitive Operation
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Hopper and Bypass DoserBrew with either whole bean or pre-ground coffee with the ceramic burr grinder and bypass doser. |
Pannarello Steam WandAn intake hole siphons air directly into the milk, to create rich foam for specialty beverages. |
Removable Brew GroupThe brew group can be removed from the machine for regular rinsing and maintenance. |
Front LoadedBoth the water reservoir and dreg box pull out from the front of the machine for easy access. |
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Gaggia Adapting SystemThe Brera's Adapting System lets it learn from your coffee, adjusting how the grinder operates to accommodate your preferred bean. |
Stainless Steel Front PanelsA classic look for a classic machine. The Gaggia Brera is sure to stand out as the best looking piece in your kitchen. |
Rapid SteamSteam on demand with Gaggia Brera. Heats up to steam temperatures in under ten seconds. |
Simple InterfaceJust a few dedicated buttons and an LED screen can help you brew and create a list of drinks, both basic and custom. |
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Dimensions | 12.4"H x 10"W x 17.5"D | 13.4" H x 8.7" W x 17" D | 13.5" H x10.25" W x 17" D | 15.2"H x 11"W x 16.8"D |
Hopper Capacity | 8.8 oz | 8.8 oz | 10.58 oz | 12 oz |
Reservoir Capacity | 40 oz | 60 oz | 54 oz | 54 oz |
Max. Cup Height | 4.5" | 5.9" | 4.5" | 6.5" |
Boiler Type | Single | Single | Single | Dual Boiler |
Grind Settings | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 |
Housing | Stainless Steel/ ABS | ABS Thermoplastic | ABS Thermoplastic | Stainless Steel/ ABS |
Frother Type | Pannarello Wand | Pannarello Wand | Pannarello Wand | Manual Wand & Carafe |
Product information
Brand | Gaggia |
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Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 10"D x 15.5"W x 11.5"H |
Special Feature | Integrated Coffee Grinder, Removable Tank, Milk Frother, Programmable |
Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Modern |
Specific Uses For Product | ristretto , espresso, espresso lungo , coffee, americano, long coffee, caffé americano, cappuccino, café au lait, café cortado, frothed milk, flat white, latte macchiato, espresso martini, latte |
Recommended Uses For Product | Espresso Maker for Home, Kitchen Remodel, Home Coffee Bar, Home Coffee Station, Home Cappuccino Bar, Entertaining with Coffee, Making Espresso Martini, Gift for Husband, Mother Birthday Gift, Anniversary Gift, Great Wedding Gift, Birthday Gift, Wedding Gift, House Warming Gift, Wine and Coffee Bar, Coffee Lover gift, Espresso Lover Gift, Father’s Day Gift, Latte Lover Gift, Easy Espresso Drinks, Espresso Machine for Apartment, Compact Espresso Machine Solution, Americano Lover, Italian Kitchen Design, Modern Kitchen Renovation, Coffee Bar Machine |
Included Components | GREASE TUBE, MEASURING SPOON |
Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
Voltage | 100 Volts |
Model Name | Gaggia Brera Fully Automatic Coffee & Espresso Machine |
Number of Items | 1 |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Item Weight | 22 pounds |
Department | Small Appliances |
Manufacturer | Gaggia |
ASIN | B003XV3U82 |
Country of Origin | Italy |
Item model number | 10003358 |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #166,900 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #28 in Super-Automatic Espresso Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 21, 2010 |
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The Gaggia Brera is an affordable super-automatic offering convenience, accessibility, and programmability with one-touch features. The Brera is equipped with high-end stainless steel features and the capability to brew an espresso, espresso lungo, and can whip up frothy cappuccinos and lattes with Gaggia’s notable pannarello wand.
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Customers like the quality and ease of use of the coffee maker. For example, they say it makes excellent coffee with a luscious crema. They appreciate the appearance. That said, some complain about the size of the water reservoir and puck drawer. Opinions are mixed on performance, value, and ease cleaning.
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Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They say it makes excellent coffee with a luscious crema. They also say espresso machines make better tasting coffee, with better crema and overall flavor. Customers also mention that the machine requires a lot of upkeep. They mention that it makes a fantastic shot of espresso and delivers a decent crema.
"...a coffee shop quality milk based drink (usually a latte) with great frothed milk for way less than I was paying for my daily Starbucks run...." Read more
"...I am using Lavazza Super Crema beans and the shots are deep, rich and bold, with tons of great silky crema...." Read more
"...I find it to be really quiet and very efficient, with great coffee taste, but that it is a bit bulky, takes a bit of maintenance and has small..." Read more
"...of the espresso/ coffee -- I had tried a DeLongi, but the coffee was burnt tasting. I believe this may be differences due to the type of grinder...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use. They mention it's pretty straight forward, easy to operate, and setup was pretty easy. They say it makes great espresso with no muss, no fuss, and best of all, no mess. They also appreciate the easy access to the water tank and dreg drawer. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The machine looks nice, and is fairly easy to use and set up. My issue is the espresso... I was disappointed the first day for sure...." Read more
"...a solid Super Automatic machine that won't break the bank, is easy to use and maintain, and produces wonderful and consistent shots every time, this..." Read more
"...Summary: Great tasting coffee, easy to use, looks great. For a couple of people, this is a really great design." Read more
"...Luckily it's pretty easy to access these (see #5 above), making it a smoother process than my side-loading Saeco...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the coffee maker. For example some mention it has an excellent price point and is worth every penny, while others say that it's wasting their coffee beans and the descaling liquid is expensive. They also say the directions that came with the machine were confusing and the water filter is expensive and takes up a lot of space. That said, some say the machine isn't cheap and neither is a local coffee shop.
"...Worth the money." Read more
"...not say more about the quality of the machine considering the pretty moderate price...." Read more
"...we have the water filter, which is expensive, and takes up a lot of space in the water tank which is small to begin. So we do about 3 refills a day...." Read more
"...Saeco, and DeLonghi, I decided on this one because of its significantly lower price compared to the other brands that also have the same..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the coffee maker. They mention it's a pretty machine, the parts are made nicely, and it serves family use well. They say it makes really strong coffee, and the shots are deep, rich, and bold. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...The machine looks nice, and is fairly easy to use and set up. My issue is the espresso... I was disappointed the first day for sure...." Read more
"...I am using Lavazza Super Crema beans and the shots are deep, rich and bold, with tons of great silky crema...." Read more
"...- this is one of the cheapest superautomatics around, and yet it looks good and feels solid.+ It works quietly and looks nice...." Read more
"...Conclusion: It is a great little machine with high quality, definitely serves family use well. I would buy it again...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the coffee maker. Some mention that it does a great job, making a good, consistent-tasting cup of espresso. They also say that it's simple, effective, and convenient. However, others say that the machine stopped working, does not do a well job extracting the espresso, and is a terrible machine that may not last a long time.
"...The milk frother works great- I took the auto frother off to make it into a manual frother so I could get microfoam and a smoother, sweeter milk...." Read more
"...This is more work than the old setup, and we waste huge amounts of beans by this machine failing and just tossing the grind without actually..." Read more
"...that won't break the bank, is easy to use and maintain, and produces wonderful and consistent shots every time, this machine is for you...." Read more
"...service, after 4000+ expression and coffee brewing later, machine finally broken down. I took it apart, identified that the thermal pump was broken...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that it makes great tasting coffee, is easy to clean and use, and the brew group is easy remove and clean. However, others say that the espresso group needs cleaning almost every 2 days due to coffee grounds build up, and there are lots of rinsing cycles. The wand is not the easiest to clean after frothing milk, and also the grounds container needs to be emptied frequently.
"...+ The brew group is easy to remove and clean - it is behind the door to the rear of the "puck" drawer...." Read more
"...the grounds container needs to be emptied frequently. If we're lucky we can get three double shots before emptying; often it is only two...." Read more
"...This machine is super quiet, easy to clean and the milk frother is great." Read more
"...dose of grounds and then shows the no-beans error and discards the grounds without brewing. We deep cleaned the machine over and over...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the coffee maker. They mention that the water reservoir is small, and the puck drawer holds only 5 pucks. The water tray is also small and takes up a lot of space. Overall, customers are disappointed with the small size and limited features of the product.
"...we have the water filter, which is expensive, and takes up a lot of space in the water tank which is small to begin. So we do about 3 refills a day...." Read more
"...- This machine is suitable for limited use. The water only holds about 20 oz, and the puck drawer holds 5 - yes, only 5 - pucks...." Read more
"...Programmable shot size - Although I liked the dial format of my old Saeco (REALLY convenient and easy to precisely change for different users),..." Read more
"...it only makes like 3 large cups of coffee before you have to re-fill the water tank. 2...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the coffee maker. They mention that the drip tray fills with water often, and there is a puddle of water under the machine. The overflow leaked into the tray underneath, and it starts to leak.
"...even though I keep a cup under the dispenser, the bottom tray collects a lot of water and needs frequent emptying...." Read more
"...The machine constantly rinses water down into the base...." Read more
"...After one of the descaling process, the machine suddenly stopped control the amount of water for espresso drink...." Read more
"...A few drops of espresso drip out, and that's it. Repeat that cycle several times in a row...." Read more
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First, the coffee. It really does a great job. You can program the amount of liquid (up to 8 oz for a large cup), and can adjust the strength. It is simple to use in the morning, when complex is bad!
Here is what I like:
+ The cost - this is one of the cheapest superautomatics around, and yet it looks good and feels solid.
+ It works quietly and looks nice. The reservoir for water is on the front left (behind the frothing wand), and there is an identical reservoir that holds the "pucks" that come out after making a cup. The tray slides out easily to remove the water (more on that later). This is easily the quietest superautomatic I've used. It automatically pauses for a couple of seconds to pre-moisten the coffee.
+ You can adjust the grind of the coffee in addition to the strength settings on the front (though it takes a bit of care, since it can only be adjusted when actually grinding). If you push the button twice, it does a double. Hold in the button, and it begins to "remember" the amount of liquid for that button; press it again to program the amount. There are three buttons, for small, medium and large.
+ There are a number of cryptic symbols on the front, but I actually like that - I soon got to know each of them. There is a red dot on the top left (out of water), a similar one on the top right (empty the bean hopper), and an exclamation point type thing to indicate you need to prime the machine.
+ To prime, simply turn the square knob in the middle to the right. Turning that knob to the left will put out steam from the wand. The normal position is as shown on the product page - facing up.
+ The spout moves up and down easily, making it possible to put a full coffee cup under there.
+ I especially like the coffee bin. It holds a couple cups of coffee, and the transparent lid makes it easy to see when you need more beans. There is a slot for using pre-ground coffee inside this area.
+ The machine is programmed to last a long time. When it starts up, it rinses the mechanism. Then when you power down (or it powers down automatically), it rinses again. It will also warn you when it needs descaling - I highly recommend using the Saeco descaling solution. It will work with or without a water filter, but I like using it (mostly because I always used one for the V'Spresso that lasted so long).
+ The brew group is easy to remove and clean - it is behind the door to the rear of the "puck" drawer. It is an ingenious design, and is meant to be cleaned weekly with water, and then air dried. They supply a small amount of grease to be put in one location every 500 cups or so.
There is one thing I didn't really like, although it isn't a deal breaker. The machine constantly rinses water down into the base. If you remember to put a cup under the spout when you walk away, it isn't too bad, but if not, you will find yourself changing out the tray often. You have to pull it out the front, take it to the sink, and then both rinse and (often) clean it. They many rinsings are the price that is paid for keeping the internal workings rinsed and lasting longer.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- This machine is suitable for limited use. The water only holds about 20 oz, and the puck drawer holds 5 - yes, only 5 - pucks. You will find yourself constantly filling the water and emptying the puck drawer if you use this for more than a couple of people. It isn't really a failure, it is just the design. Saeco makes several more expensive models with 60 oz water and 15 puck drawers. I would recommend that if you have a larger family.
- This particular model is wider than it is long. Most superautomatics are long and narrow - this one is the opposite. You should consider this when ordering. It takes up more space on the counter top.
Summary: Great tasting coffee, easy to use, looks great. For a couple of people, this is a really great design.
We've owned this for eight months and it seems like a good time to update my review. The TLD;DR is we would not purchase it again in hindsight. We bought it to replace a $90 manual machine (DeLonghi) and a burr grinder we got from Costco. Those served us well for years but we we thought we'd splurge a bit at Xmas and get one of these.
This is more work than the old setup, and we waste huge amounts of beans by this machine failing and just tossing the grind without actually producing any espresso. Furthermore, the beans I really like really clog this up so I'm now drinking a brew I like less than before. Here are the issues we have had so far:
- we have the water filter, which is expensive, and takes up a lot of space in the water tank which is small to begin. So we do about 3 refills a day. The bean compartment is pretty small too, and needs frequent refills.
- the descaling light came on after only about 3 weeks. I have descaled it (quite a process) and followed the instructions to clear the light but it seems like it is on permanently (update - finally fixed this but required time with tech support)
- the magnet that keeps the side door closed came detached and the door stands ajar. Minor annoyance but it looks crappy.
- I have to clean the brew unit every night, or we will just have a mess in the mornings. This has been the case from the start. This despite changing to a less oily bean (that helped a bit but not enough). If we don't do this then the morning becomes a lot of work.
- oftentimes cleaning the brew unit is not enough. It needs to be left out to dry, relubricated, sometimes multiple times, before it can be coaxed to actually work. All this time you are grinding and wasting beans with all the failed attempts.
- the grounds container needs to be emptied frequently. If we're lucky we can get three double shots before emptying; often it is only two. The pods pile up high on top of each other rather than filling the container.
- even though I keep a cup under the dispenser, the bottom tray collects a lot of water and needs frequent emptying. There's obviously quite a bit of water leaking out under the brew unit.
We've gotten into the habit now of cleaning the machine every night, including rinsing the brew unit, filling up the water, and the bean container. If we do that we can usually get through the morning with just one water refill and two empties of the grounds container. That's about five double espressos between us in my family in the mornings. But those are the good days, which are increasingly infrequent. More often it just fails, we waste a bunch of coffee beans, and we fall back to our French press.
Caveat: we don't use the milk steamer at all so I can't comment on that.
Update: I ended up buying a second one to see if the first was a lemon. I am 3 days in and about half the time it is failing with “no beans”. I am using very non-oily beans. Garbage.
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My previous machine (a bit more sophisticated but still was made at the same plant near Milan, Italy) is still working and makes a great coffee daily after 15 years of service! Since I need to change a water pump because it's got weaker, I decided to buy a new coffee maker but very reasonably priced. My old machine, the total repair cost over 15 years is around $250.
I spent a while looking for the same type built machine.
None of the brands can offer me same quality Italian brewing for this price.
I don't know how long this unit will last, but I'm extremely satisfied with its previous brother.
I must mention that it has the same brewing unit, which was before guaranteed for 5 years. I think this current machine is a 2-year warranty.
We have had automatic esspresso machine from other brand before and they were much better. We don't like this one at all. Only good thing is that it is easy to handle. The water drop bowl needs to be emptied constantly, the water refill light shows up too late, so you often have a tiny coffee instead of a full cup because there wasn't enough water. So what is the reason to have a refill reminder? The overall impression is that it is poor manufactured and not very solid.
I would not recommend it.