Gaggia 90505 Titanium Plus Espresso Machine
In addition to the features listed above you'll find in the Gaggia Titanium Plus a handy cup warmer and a removable group and filter holder making set up and cleaning a snap. This is a great espresso machine for the home or office because it is easy to use and requires little regular maintenance. The used grounds container holds 13 uses meaning there is little to do apart from set the automatic washing/cleaning cycle. Other automatic features include grinding (both amount and fineness) doser and tank pressure maintenance.Measures 24.7L x 55.4W x 45.3H centimetersRemove water tank or fill in place 2.3 liters120V 50Hz 1250W power supplyWeighs 26 poundsAutomatic Coffee CenterMost of our customers use this espresso machine for crema coffee instead of drip coffee. Crema coffee is simply an espresso brewed to fill a regular coffee mug. This produces a much more aromatic and flavorful cup of coffee. As a result of the pressure brewed process (8 to 10 atmospheres of pressure!) the gravity based drip coffee systems simply cannot match. The Gaggia Titanium Plus will also produce hot water for Tea or Steamed Milk for Hot Chocolate!Rapid SteamĀ®This technology allows you to instantly go from brewing to steaming and back again without the wait time normally associated with single boiler systems. There is no faster way to make cappuccinos and lattes in your home.Push Button TechnologyJust press the brew button and the machine does the rest. It will automatically grind and extract the coffee to your desired taste. When the coffee is finished brewing it will place the coffee grounds into an internal dump box for later disposal (it will even tell you when it is full). Depending on the size of the coffee that you are brewing it will be done in as quick as 35 seconds and ready to brew again.LCD DisplayThe LCD display will show you in words what is happening in the machine. It will tell you when to add beans add water when to decalcify and even if the brew group is out of place. Use this also for system programming that includes temperature control language auto-shut off pre-infusion pre-grinding cup warmer temperature and cycle count.Adjustable Beverage VolumeYou have total control over the coffee volume (liquid) that is dispensed with three programmable buttons. These buttons come preprogrammed but can be changed easily to suit your needs.Adjustable Dosing FeatureThe Gaggia Titanium Plus has an adjustable doser which controls the amount of ground coffee used for each beverage (6 to 9 grams for a single shot). Combine this ability with the adjustable volume control and you have total control over coffee strength and flavor at the push of a button. Drop the drip machine forever!Adjustable Temperature ControlOne special feature of the Titanium Plus is the ability to control the temperature of the coffee. There are 5 different settings for maximum control. The settings are Maximum Minimum High Medium or Low. For those of you that like a very hot cup of coffee select Maximum for the hottest coffee available. Temperature range according to our performance tests show 7 degree delta between the extremes which is very noticeable.Coffee Pre-infusionThis is another advantage of the Titanium Plus. The first step takes about 2 seconds as it moistens and conditions the ground coffee. Next a 2 second pause allows the aromatic oils to leach from the interior of the coffee. The second step activates the high pressure pump to ensure absolute maximum flavor extraction with a perfect crema topping.Bypass DoserThis is used with ground coffee only. Perfect for those occasions when you don't want to be caffeinated or have decaf-only guests. This is also useful for experimenting with different types of coffees. If you are naturally a decaf drinker then use the bypass doser for regular instead. This has proven to be a highly sought after feature.Adjustable Coffee SpoutThe dispensing spout slides up or down to adjust for different size cups. It adjusts from small espresso cups up to large mugs with no splashing.Professional Conical Burr GrinderThe grinder has 18 settings providing plenty of control. You can grind from fine to coarse to accommodate any style of coffee roast. Light medium or dark espresso or regular coffee beans.Cup WarmerPreheating your cups is important. The Titanium will hold up to six espresso cups and is actively heated. When the machine is on the cup warmer will be on.Hot Water DispenserHot water is instantly available by turning the steam/hot water control knob. Makes 8 oz for a cup of tea or hot cider in 30 seconds.Stainless Steel Turbo Frother & Automatic Frothing AttachmentThe Titanium Plus comes equipped with a new stainless steel Turbo-Frother frothing wand. The new design makes great froth every time with no problems. Also it comes with an automatic frothing attachment. This attachment will drop pre-frothed milk directly into your cup. No matter which attachment you use frothing is a breeze.Water ReservoirThe large removable reservoir holds 60 oz of water; enough for 30 espressos or 10 cups of coffee at a time.Removable Brew GroupThe Gaggia brew group is easy to remove. Just open the front panel and remove with the thumb release lever. This gives you access to everything that brews the coffee. Normal maintenance would include a quick rinse and dry.Bean ContainerHolds 8.5 oz of fresh whole bean coffee - about enough for 30 espressos before refilling.Removable Dump Box and Drip TrayThe dump box is located inside the machine and is easily accessed from the front by sliding out the drip tray. The digital display will indicate when the tray or the dump box need to be emptied.Energy Saving ModeProgram the energy saving mode to automatically turn on whenever you desire. This will shut the boiler down but keep the controls on and ready.Swivel BaseThe swivel base makes accessing the different parts of the machine for maintenance refilling water reservoir and bean hopper easy. Cycle CountThis feature lets you keep count of how many cups the machine has brewed.Learn more about pressure brewed coffee here.