Gaggia Platinum Swing Up 90901 Espresso Machine Review
The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up espresso machine is a dual model that can make two cups of espresso at the same time. It comes with a cup warming plate to ensure you never release warm espresso into a stone cold cup and it offers 15 bars of pressure.
The design incorporates many built-in features that make it one of the more convenient automatic espresso makers on the market today:
- Bean Grinder
- Cup Warmer
- Hot Water Dispenser
- Steam Wand
- Milk Island
The hot water dispenser gives the machine added value in the kitchen since it can be used to make tea or for cooking tasks. The grinder is a great convenience that allows you to grind your beans and have the fresh grounds directly deposited into the filter basket. There is a bypass for putting in ground coffee from another source.
The steam wand and Milk Island ensure you can froth milk beautifully so the machine is great not only for espresso, but cappuccino, latte and other treats as well. The Milk Island is a nice feature that allows you to attach the small container to the machine, fill it with milk, and automatically froth away. The machine is also designed to go straight from frothing to brewing so you don’t have long pauses that are often problematic with some other espresso machines.
Many automatic espresso machines that come with a built-in grinder are very large and bulky, but the Platinum Swing Up is reasonably sized and won’t take up as much counter space. With the reasonable size comes a smaller sized bean and water reservoirs, but this is an easy trade in for a machine that doesn’t hog all of your counter space.
The water reservoir can hold up to 57 ounces at a time and is removable for easy fill ups. This is a nice feature that cuts down on the mess some espresso machines can make and which makes keeping the machine clean a lot easier.
The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up espresso machine is also very easy to use. It has a nice digital display with a clock and timer. With the push of a button you can program everything from the desired temperature to the aroma strength. You can even choose between different languages that will be displayed on the small LCD screen, which is a nice feature for those who don’t want to operate in English.
Since everything is controlled automatically through digital controls you get very consistent results with the Gaggia Platinum Swing Up. Consumers who take the time to review the 90901 model report that the machine is nicely designed and produces delicious espresso every time. Consistency can be a problem for many espresso machines, but this automatic unit delivers exactly what you want every time.
The design of the machine is also praised by many reviewers. While some users report that it can be a bit picky with grinding beans and some beans do better than others, there is overwhelming praise for the high quality taste and consistency of the espresso produced with the machine.
The Gaggia Platinum Swing Up espresso machine is not the smallest or cheapest model on the market right now, but it is one of the most consistent and easiest to use. It is a great pick if you want an espresso machine that will also make cappuccino and latte and which has a lot of built-in added features.
Originally posted 2010-11-11 17:40:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter