Coffee machines

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige review

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige

CHOICE Expert Rating

55%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Removable group head. (cleaning purposes).
  • When making 2 cups at a time or a double shot, it makes two single shots in quick succession which is the correct way.
  • Four profiles for saved drink settings.
  • Can change drink volume quantity by 5ml increments.
  • Comes with water filter.
  • Exchangeable hot water nozzle u0026 milk frothing nozzle (Automatic milk frothing attachment).
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK score for coffee temperature consistency when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • Programming is quite extensive and digital display is easy to use, howevever, changing of user profiles can be somewhat awkward and the volume selection was obviously inaccurate.
  • Poor taste test score.
  • Water level can only be seen if you open the water tank. Same when refilling it.
  • Changing the grinder setting can be awkward as it is near the bottom of the bean hopper and often covered as well as needing a tool (supplied coffee scoop) to change it.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
55%
Taste test score
45%
Ease of use score
71%
Milk frothing score
70%
Coffee temperature consistency score
60%

Sustainability

Warranty
2
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$1,899.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Automatic
Coffee strength settings
Yes (5)
Measured heat-up time
58 sec
Frothing ready
31 sec
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.8
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
15
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
39 x 27 x 44
Weight (kg)
10
Website
gaggia.com.au
Items supplied
Espresso machine, power cord, literature, milk frother, water-hardness test, water filter and pre-ground coffee scoop.

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Grinder adjustment
Hopper empty warning
Cup counter
Dregs box full indicator
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (3 settings)
Adjustable coffee dispensing height/depth
Yes/No
Removable group for cleaning
Wash / cleaning cycle
No (requires choosing a drink with u0022pre-ground coffeeu0022, then not putting coffee in so it only pushes water through)
Decalcifying cycle
Can use pre-ground coffee
Water hardness adjustable
Instructional DVD supplied
Other features
Drink choices include ristretto, espresso, coffee, americano, cappuccino, cortado, flat white, and others.
Four profiles for saved drink settings.
Can change drink volume quantity by 5ml increments.
Comes with water filter.
– Exchangeable hot water nozzle & milk frothing nozzle (Automatic milk frothing attachment).

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