To mark the 25th year of Gaggia Automatics – which coincidentally is also 55 years since man first landed on the moon - Gaggia has just revealed two new machines in moonlight grey.

​They’re also the first ever Gaggia machines to include a system so people can make iced coffee at the touch of a button so they’re perfect for coffee cocktails and mocktails.

The over ice coffee is brewed at a lower temperature specifically for iced drinks, ensuring the coffee doesn’t become overly diluted when poured over ice. The slower extraction flow results in a slightly sweeter and smoother taste compared to the traditional coffee. It’s possible to set the aroma, to select the coffee boost function and to brew two over ice coffees at the same time.
Here are another 10 reasons that make it stand out from the crowd.
  1.       The machine’s full colour display gives a great visual drink choice.
  2.       It has up to a 14-drink menu at the touch of a button and, apart from the iced coffee, includes ristretto, espresso, americano, cappuccino, latte macchiato, café au lait, flat white, cortado, cappuccino XL and latte macchiato XL.
  3.       Up to 4 people can save their own customised profiles to produce drinks to their own personal coffee strength, temperature and quantity at the touch of a button.
  4.       The coffee boost function triggers double grinding for a more intense taste.
  5.       The integrated ceramic grinder grinds beans fresh for each cup so the flavour is just right every time. Ceramic grinders are durable, produce less heat and provide consistent grind sizes.
  6.       The machine’s automatic milk frothing system delivers creamy, barista-style milk foam, perfect for cappuccinos, lattes and other milk-based drinks.
  7.       Automatic cleaning for both the milk frothing system and the internal brewing components make upkeep simple and stress-free. It even lets you know when it needs some maintenance.
  8.       Its energy-saving functions like automatic shut-off and standby modes make it eco-friendly and cost-effective to run.
  9.       It has a quick heat boiler made from light aluminium and stainless steel.
  10.   The compact design means it fits well in most kitchens without taking up too much counter space.
In short, you can make coffees like a barista without really being a barista.