Gaggia machines and related accessories have been discontinued by Seattle Coffee Gear.
Information provided here is for research and comparison purposes only.
If you're looking for an item that is similar to this, we highly recommend the Saeco Aroma or the Saeco Via Venezia.
The Gaggia Espresso Color is housed in
bright red impact resistant ABS polycarbonate plastic, ready to make a
statement no matter where it’s located.
Inside this
housing is a stainless steel boiler as well as a pump that produces up
to 15 bars of pressure for the perfect, crema-topped shot. The
chrome-plated brass group head ensures temperature stability, and the
portafilter includes filters for single shots, double shots, or pods.
With
the Pannarello frothing attachment, the Gaggia Espresso Color makes it
easy to texture milk for a cappuccino or latte. A stainless steel
passive cup warmer keeps demitasse cups warm for the next brew, and the
included tamper and measuring spoon means that brewing is simple and
straightforward. In short, this semi-automatic espresso machine is
expertly designed to please both the budget and the taste buds for
amateurs, aficionados, and everyone in between.
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Learn more about the Espresso Color:
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Pros
- Commercial-grade portafilter
- Has Gaggia's tried-and-true boiler and heavy chrome plated brass
commercial-grade portafilter. Although the Color doesn't get as hot as
it should for an ideal shot of espresso, it does pull a good shot of
espresso, out performing most other home espresso machines in this
price range
- Clean modern design - The Color has a nice updated design with an easy to remove water tank
- Articulating steam wand- The ball mounted steam wand articulates for easy steaming in pitchers of different sizes
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Cons
- No traditional steam wand -
The Color has a Panarello which makes steaming easy to creat soft fluffy
foam but does not have an option for a standard steamer like the
Rancilio Silvia which makes it difficult to get a good microfoam
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How it Works
The grind, tamp pressure and extraction time all play vital roles in extracting great espresso from this semi-automatic machine. Use either programmed dosage or manually control the length of the extraction.
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Care
For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user
manual. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your
cleaning routine:
- Descale every 2 - 3 months. We recommend using Dezcal.
- Soap out water tank and drip tray every few days
- Rinse portafilter and baskets after each use.
- Brush brew head gasket area weekly to remove any coffee build-up
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Components & Functionality
| - Commercial-Style Portafilter - When
you want to brew quality espresso, you want to use the best style of
portafilter you can. That’s why the Color was designed with
a commercial-style portafilter, measuring 58mm and made of
chrome-plated brass. Brass offers temperature stability for your
espresso, a vital factor in the taste of your final shot. This style of
tamper requires a nice, firm tamp for ground espresso, but can also be
used with ESE pods for added convenience.
- Commercial Brew Group - With
a heavy duty, professional quality portafilter, you need a
commercial-style brew group to match. The brew group on the Color
is also made of chrome-plated brass for added temperature stability.
Plus, its brass construction ensures it can stand the test of time.
- Simple Controls - Durable ABS plastic was used on the housing for this model, making it a cinch to shine up! The control panel is straightforward and intuitive.
- Cup Warmer - Espresso
temperature is a large factor in espresso flavor. The Gaggia Espresso Color
has a cup warmer that is passively heated by the boiler, so you can
always have warm cups on hand whenever you brew.
- Hot Water Dispenser - If
you need hot water for tea, an Americano, or hot chocolate, this machine can dispense hot water right from the steam wand.
- ESE Pod Ready - To
make brewing easy, the Espresso Color is ready to brew using ESE pods.
These pre-packaged, pre-measured, and pre-tamped pods eliminate the need
for a grinder or tamper. Just use the included ESE pod filter basket to
brew.
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Included Accessories
The Espresso Color comes with a user manual, double and single/ESE pod filter baskets, plastic tamper and a 7 oz. coffee scoop
Tech Specs
- Color: Red
- Power: 1100 Watts @120 Volts
 - Size: 14" H x 8.5" W x 10.75" D
- Weight: 10lbs.
- Body Material: Plastic
- Warranty: Limited 2 Year warranty supported directly by the manufacturer's US representative. Read More.
- Origin: Italy
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