a height-adjustable stainless-steel tray which is very useful for bringing the cup closer to the dispensing spouts. In this way unwanted splashes are avoided and the espresso cream is preserved. Even with a water filter installed, you’ll need to descale the Magenta Prestige every once in a while. The machine will let you know when it’s time to perform a descaling cycle. It will also walk you through the steps to take via the display.

The professional steam wand is perfect for the ones who want to relive the barista rituals at home. A true professional experience that will give you surprising in-cup results. Moreover, it also dispenses hot water for teas and infusions Let’s continue this Gaggia Magenta Prestige review by turning our attention to its key features. Has this machine got what it takes to stand out from the crowd? We’re about to find out! User Interface This coffee machine does not have the option to automatically make milk based beverages GAGGIA MAGENTA MILK The bean container is designed to preserve the aroma of your coffee: it does that with the help of a special aroma lid.

I know coffee maker manufacturers like to toss around terms like “intuitive” and “user friendly.” But, you’ll just have to believe me when I tell you they really do apply to the Magenta Prestige. The machine’s user interface is extremely easy to navigate and customizing drinks couldn’t be simpler. As with most bean-to-cup machines, there’s little control over the flow of espresso. Even on the finest grind setting, I found that the Gaggia Magenta delivered espresso a little fast: around 20s is about right for a standard shot, but the Magenta was around 15s.

Coffee machine with a milk tube: pour the mixture into an empty container, immerse the tube in it and activate the hot steam/milk function. Repeat the procedure using clean water. Automatic rinsing helps keep the Gaggia Magenta in tip-top condition, but you should also remove the brew unit from the side and rinse it weekly. Gaggia recommends using its cleaning tablets monthly to remove built-up coffee oil, following the instructions in the manual. Carrying on to the other beverages specific to the Magenta Prestige, the Cafe Cortado is essentially a smaller version of the Café au lait, and the frothed milk option is for if/when you want your machine to just dispense hot milk. This is a great option if you are making hot cocoa or chai. All you need to do to utilize this feature is put milk into the auto frothing carafe and you machine will do the rest.

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When you’re done, I recommend pointing the steamer wand at the drip tray and turning steam on and off to get any residual milk out of the system. This lets you froth your milk the way that you want it, giving you plenty of options to create a variety of different drinks. The machine also features a nifty little cup riser which you can use to bring your espresso cup closer to the dispensing spout. I love this espresso tray, as it means you can preserve the rich crema while cutting down on messy splashes. Let’s call that a double win! How To Use the Gaggia Magenta Prestige