Gaggia Carezza Espresso Machine - RI8525/47. It brews using Gaggia's "Crema Perfetta" filter, a pressurized double-walled portafilter, which lets you use pre-ground coffee or ESE (easy serving espresso) pods. It has automatic pre-infusion, a feature usually only found on higher-end machines. For cappuccinos and lattes, the innovative Pannarello steam wand gives you perfectly textured milk.
Plus, it automatically shuts off after 9 minutes of inactivity, and has an automatic descaling function and spout rinsing. Many of Carezza's features are commercial quality, which lets you truly reproduce your favorite brew at home, all at a great price! Carezza Espresso Machine by Gaggia Details.
Larger filter baskets, on par with commercial coffee houses: holds 18 grams of coffee which is what most cafés use, preventing your espresso from turning out weak and watery. Commercial-style filter crevice basket: has hundreds of holes so you get a fuller extraction of coffee. Auto-frothing Pannarello wand - can also be removed to allow for manual frothing if you want to practice those barista skills. Automatic pre-infusion: wets the coffee prior to full pressure brewing, causing the coffee to swell, giving a deeper, more complete extraction of flavor. Can use with ground coffee and ESE pods. Shuts off after 9 minutes of inactivity. Front panel has: temperature gauge, knob for turning on steam and hot water, buttons for power, brew, water, and steam. Water reservoir slides out from front. Clear window for monitoring water level. Large drip tray slides out from front. Metallic warming surface for cups: 6" x 6". Compact size: fits under most cabinets. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Kitchen, Dining & Bar\Small Kitchen Appliances\Coffee, Tea & Espresso Makers\Espresso & Cappuccino Machines". The seller is "2nd_course" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.