The Prestige is a small wonder, with its one-touch specialty espresso
drink capability, which swaps out the manual pannarello steam wand and
cappuccinatore for an integrated milk carafe. The carafe is dishwasher
safe and can be store in the fridge for easy access. The Prestige is
much more versatile than the Deluxe and standard Anima models,
particularly given its ability to produce an airy cappuccino foam as
well as a silky latte milk.
Like the rest of the Anima line, the
Prestige’s espresso spouts are high enough to brew into a travel mug;
it’s highly programmable, with the option to personalize grind and
coffee strength across five settings, and 3 brewing temperature
adjustments; and
the innovative Gaggia Adapting System, or as we like to call it “the
brains behind the brewing operation,” which learns how fast to spin
those ceramic burrs and how hard to tamp for the first fifteen or so
brews for revolutionary results in the cup. Another important upgrade is
the programmable preinfusion, which pre-soaks the grounds to ensure
they are fully saturated prior to extraction.
The Anima Prestige
is as easy to maintain as it is to use, with its intuitive maintenance
alerts, automated descaling cycle, and, of course, Gaggia’s removable
brew group, which can be easily rinsed by hand. Additionally, you can
install a Mavea Intenza water filter in the Anima’s 1.7 L water
reservoir to preserve your coffee’s taste and the machine’s longevity.
Optiaroma Brewing System
With the Optiaroma system you can
select between 6.5 – 11.5 grams of coffee to be ground per brew. There
are five strength settings in total and you can program your preferred
strength to have the Anima brew your perfect espresso with the mere push
of a button. Drinks include: an espresso, espresso lungo, cappuccino,
latte macchiato and hot water.
Gaggia Adapting System
The grinder can be dialed in to one
of five fineness settings, and uses the Gaggia Adapting System to adjust
the grinding process. This ensures that the selected quantity of ground
coffee is used for your espresso regardless of the blend you’re using.
The Anima also features a bypass doser which allows you to fill the brew
group directly with pre-ground coffee for decafs.
Integrated Milk Carafe
The Gaggia Anima Prestige features a
double-chambered carafe which locks into the front of the machine to
froth milk directly into your cup. The Prestige runs an automatic
cleaning cycle after every use to keep the milk circuit clean, and the
carafe can be removed and stored in the refrigerator. A spout can be
installed in its place to dispense hot water for tea and Americanos.
Automated Cleaning and Maintenance
The Gaggia Anima Prestige
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 Prestige in
tip top shape simple.
Memo Function
Customize and memorize the length of the available beverages simply by keeping selected the button for a few seconds.
Optiaroma
This feature gives you the unique possibility to
personalize the intensity and flavour of your espresso, creating a
tailor-made result by choosing the quantity of ground coffee per cup
among 5 selections.
Automatic Cleaning and Guided Descaling
The coffee circuit is automatically cleaned when you
switch the machine on or off, ensuring a perfect aroma at every use. The
machine alerts you when it is time to descale it and guides you step by
step throught messages on the display.
Beverage Variety:
- Espresso (one touch)
- Espresso lungo / caffè lungo (one touch)
- Cappuccino (one touch)
- Latte macchiato (one touch)
- Milk froth
- Hot water
