The one-touch Gaggia Accademia super-automatic is an entertainer or
office’s dream. I’s intuitive interface is easy to navigate, allowing
the user to personalize each of its seven (count ‘em, seven!) drink
presets, which the Accademia memorizes and delivers at the press of a
button. This is prefect for families or offices where tastes vary,
because everyone can program their perfect drink without mucking up
anyone else’s.
The Accademia’s dual-boilers allow for an immediate
transition from brewing to steaming with no downtime in between. Anyone
can step right up and brew an espresso, caffe, caffe lungo, cappuccino,
latte macchiato, or get hot water, and programing one is a snap to
learn. The Accademia is as flexible as it is easy to use, with an
integrated bypass doser for pre-ground coffee brewing, and a manual
steam wand, unique for one-touch machines, for the barista who wants
convenience without sacrificing control. Of course, the carafe is
convenient and capable of steaming milk to your preferred froth level
automatically. Similarly, the flow adjustment dial on the
height-adjustable coffee dispenser allows for even more control over the
extraction.
The Accademia impressed us with its detachable milk
carafe, which snaps into place, frothing up delicious bevvies on demand
and automatically rinsing afterward. One thing to keep in mind with the
Accademia, it doesn’t get milk straight from the refrigerator quite as
hot as some other machines. It’s within the temperature sweet spot, but,
if you like your milk on the hotter side, you can always steam with the
wand, or take a look at the Gaggia Velasca Prestige or Gaggia Babilia
for hotter automatic steaming machines. Back to the Accademia, it’s a
smart machine, alerting you to any maintenance needs along the way, and
descaling all on its own. We think the Gaggia Accademia is a modern,
attractive machine that would look great in any kitchen. It features a
contemporary stainless steel front panel punctuated by a bright display
and intuitive push-button controls. With its large capacities, varied
drink offerings and reliable design, the Accademia is the ideal
companion for the coffee loving family or office.
Programmable One-Touch Brewing
The Gaggia Accademia has
seven fully programmable drink options to deliver tailor-made espresso
drinks for days. Beverage temperature, strength, and volume can be
preset to your specifications. The same goes for milk selections, which
allow you to choose from minimal, normal, or no froth options.
Flow Adjustment Dial
Gaggia’s unique pre-brewing cycle
infuses coffee grounds with hot water to help extract the best possible
flavor and aroma from the espresso. The Accademia’s flow adjustment dial
offers even greater control over the extraction, allowing you to make
adjustments during brewing to ensure the best possible pull and a rich
layer of crema.
Milk Management System
An external milk circuit ensures that
milk does not enter the machine and the detachable carafe can be stored
in the fridge for your convenience. An automatic cleaning cycle rinses
the milk circuit after each use, to ensure that it is free of clogs and
contaminants. A steam wand is included as well, should you wish to froth
manually.
Automated Cleaning and Maintenance
The Gaggia Accademia has
an alert system that will notify you if the dregs drawer or drip tray
need to be emptied, if the bean hopper needs to be refilled, or when
it’s time to descale. Additionally, the removable brew group and Mavea
Intenza water filter compatibility make keeping the Accademia in tip top
shape simple.
Beverage Variety
- Espresso (one-touch)
- Espresso lungo / caffè lungo (one-touch)
- Caffè (one-touch)
- Cappuccino (one-touch)
- Latte macchiato (one-touch)
- Hot milk (one-touch)
- Milk froth
- Hot water (one-touch)
- Steam
Features:
- Seven fully programmable beverage selections
- Set parameters for milk length, froth, beverage strength, and brew volume
- Dual boilers for optimal performance
- 0.5 liter milk carafe for one-touch brewing of speciality beverages
- Ceramic burr grinder and integrated bean hopper with double lid aroma saver
