The Gaggia Velasca Prestige Espresso Machine comes in a stainless steel finish. It includes a bean to cup feature which allows you to automatically froth a cappuccino with just one touch. It also has programmable brewing options for different types of coffees and different temperatures. The coffee maker features a ceramic burr grinder and brewing unit with customisable options to please every type of coffee lover. It also comes with a 54 oz front loaded water reservoir.
Our Rating: 4.1 out of 5
Gaggia Velasca Prestige Espresso Machine Stainless Steel Ratings by Features:
Easy to Use 4.3 out of 5 |
Blending Power 4.0 out of 5 |
Easy to Clean 4.0 out of 5 |
Versatility 4.5 out of 5 |
Quality of Material 4.8 out of 5 |
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Pros
- Comes with a 2 year warranty.
- Ease of use due to controls on the front.
- Good water reservoir capacity.
Cons
- Very pricey.
- Not too durable due to the plastic body.
Gaggia Velasca Prestige Espresso Machine Stainless Steel Specs:
Boiler Configuration Single-Boiler/Dual-Use |
Number of Boilers 1 |
Boiler Features Rapid Steam |
Brew Boiler Heater Location External |
Brew Boiler Material Stainless Steel-Lined Aluminum |
Brew Boiler Type Thermoblock |
Consumer Ratings for the Gaggia Velasca Prestige Espresso Machine:
The Gaggia Velasca Prestige Espresso Machine has almost 90 ratings on Amazon giving it an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. 69% of these reviews have given it 5 star ratings.
Most of the customers like the Gaggia Velasca Prestige Espresso Machine for making extremely good espresso but it is one that will require some learning. Customers found this machine easy to clean and also quick, only needing to be completely cleaned once a week. They also found the instruction booklet detailed and easy to follow. It is a compact and quiet machine and one customer said that they could not find anything wrong with the machine even if they tried.
Other customers have, however, found it a little difficult to attach the milk carafe into the machine. Another one was disappointed to find that some Gaggia machines do not work well with certain dark roasted beans or oily beans and might lead it to stop working consistently. Some customers are also not happy with how loud the frother can be and how even at the highest temperature setting the coffee just is not hot enough for them.
Bottom Line:
The Gaggia Velasca Prestige Espresso Machine is recommended for both commercial and home use, but only in shared spaces with a number of coffee lovers. It is a high end machine so it is a big investment, but it is also worth the money.
