Gaggia Velasca Prestige 1-Touch Silver Espresso Machine

The Gaggia Velasca Prestige 1-Touch Silver Espresso Machine is a step up from the Velasca CMF, offering more convenience, particularly for milk-based drinks. The primary distinguishing feature is its integrated, one-touch milk carafe.

Here's a quick overview of its key features:

One-Touch Milk Beverages: Unlike the manual steam wand on the CMF model, the Velasca Prestige comes with a detachable milk carafe. This carafe automatically froths and dispenses milk directly into your cup with the touch of a single button, making it easy to create cappuccinos and other milk-based drinks. The carafe can be easily removed and stored in the refrigerator when not in use.

Customization: It has an intuitive user interface with an LCD display and push-button controls. You can customize your drinks by adjusting the grind size (10 settings), coffee strength (Optiaroma with 5 settings), and temperature (3 levels). The "memo" function allows you to save your preferred settings.

Built-in Grinder: Like the other Velasca models, it features a 100% ceramic burr grinder that is durable and helps prevent overheating the beans, preserving their flavor.

Pre-infusion: A notable upgrade from the CMF model is the ability to adjust the pre-brewing (or pre-infusion) on the Prestige. This feature wets the coffee grounds before extraction, which helps to get a fuller, more even flavor from the coffee.

Easy Maintenance: The machine is designed for easy cleaning. The brewing group is removable for a simple rinse under the tap, and the machine has automatic rinsing, descaling, and milk circuit cleaning cycles.

Design: The machine has a modern and sleek silver-colored design, distinguished by a brushed stainless steel front panel. This gives it a more premium look and feel compared to the standard Velasca CMF Black. It's a compact unit, making it suitable for most kitchen countertops.