Steel burrs generally start out sharper but lose their sharpness over time, while ceramic burrs don't start off as sharp, but the sharpness will never change.

I think this is mainly because the bean hopper on the Brera has a rubber seal, which will keep beans fresher and also dampen the noise a bit.Gaggia Brera, in addition to having a ceramic coffee grinder that maintains the purity of the coffee, has a pre-infusion system that uniformly moistens the ground coffee before the brewing process. We’re now excitedly trying different beans and combinations of coffee length and aroma strength to find our favourite.

The drip tray is a little on the small side, so will need emptying fairly often – however, in such a small machine, this is completely fair enough. Also, to get to the bean hopper with the Brera, you take off and fully remove the lid, whereas with the Magnifica you need to open the hinged lid, which requires another 10cm or so of space. As the industry is so fast-moving, we aim to keep our content fresh, updating our articles at least twice a year. They both use thermoblock boilers, so they both do the “knock, knock, knock” sound as you're steaming milk,. It’s still got a well-rounded list of features that’s impressive enough for me to name it the best entry level machine in my super automatic espresso machine guide 2023.

From pulling espresso shots in hipster filled cafés, to roasting beans to perfection or tinkering with espresso machines - we've been there, done that. Thanks to the affordability of many Gaggia machines, along their functionality and coffee quality, I’d say they’re more than worth the investment. inches, meaning that it will fit easily into any kitchen, no matter how small, without making a nuisance of itself. Think about the money you’ll save by not having to pop into a café every day to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee.

The Gaggia Brera is a compact Italian made espresso machine with authentic stainless steel accenting. We found the best espresso came from a combination of the finest possible grind and the two-bean (out of three) strength setting.That’s just one less thing to worry about when you’ve got a house full of coffee drinkers with specific tastes. Grinders like these are known for allowing the ground coffee to retain a lot more of the bean’s aroma and, thus, flavor. We're a bunch of self-confessed coffee nerds, each with our own journey through the specialty coffee industry. While it doesn’t come with one, the Intenza water filter will fit in the tank, which we recommend (or using pre-filtered water) to minimize limescale buildup and ensure you get the best-tasting espresso. That’s especially handy when you’re making straight espresso, because bringing the spout closer to your espresso cup helps preserve crema and reduce pesky splashes.

If you appreciate the minimalist design of the Brera, the bulky frame and array of menu options on the Philips 3200 LatteGo might make you cringe. It’s hard to argue that the Gaggia Brera is one of the best entry level super automatics on the market, but how does it measure up to the competition?Maintenance alerts will also keep you informed when you need to refill the water reservoir, add more beans, empty the dreg drawer, or descale. So if you're struggling with height on your kitchen worktop, you might find the Brera a bit easier to work in that regard.