Gaggia Classic Prestige in Polar White
Gaggia Classic Prestige Overview
The Gaggia Classic Prestige is an upgraded version of the Classic Pro semi-automatic espresso machine. Bundled with both official Gaggia accessories and precision brewing components from Barista Improving Taste, it improves on the performance and look of the Classic Pro while remaining an incredible value.
Features and Performance
With its 58mm chrome plated brass portafilter and precision Barista Improving Taste 18g basket, the Classic Prestige can pull shots on par with specialty coffee shops. The portafilter itself is a serious upgrade, featuring a high quality ashwood handle and comes paired with an ashwood handle 58mm tamper. The commercial style chrome plated brass brew group provides further temperature stability and the 3-way solenoid valve relieves pressure after brewing for clean and easy to knock out pucks of espresso.
Internally, the Classic Prestige brews using a vibration pump with thick rubber mounts for noise reduction. Its aluminum boiler features externally embedded heating elements that are protected from burning out and heats up to brew temperature in roughly one minute.
To operate the machine, a suite of high quality rocker switches are used to power the machine on and off, brew, and switch between brew and steam mode. A pair of two thermostats regulate the boiler for brew and steam temperatures with LED ready lights to indicate when the machine is up to temp for your selected mode.
For steaming milk, the commercial style steam wand takes a bit of practice, but can produce latte art quality milk foam when used with proper technique. Final touches include the one-piece steel housing which encompasses the entire machine with a timeless brushed finish and curved elements to match the contours of the drip tray.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | HFC-20230060068 |
| Boiler Configuration | Single-Boiler, Dual-Use |
| Brew Boiler Orientation | Vertical |
| Brew Group Type | Other |
| Recommended Application | Home / Residential |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing Color | White |
| Housing Material | Stainless Steel |
| Pump Pressure (Max. Bar) | 15 Bar |
| Manufacturers Warranty Period | 2-Year Parts and Labor |
| Steam Wand | Commercial |
Michael Niemi –
Incredible company,
Sick deal on a work of art and they shipped it to me faster than I thought possible. HFC will be my go to for my espresso addiction. I don’t need to talk about the machine because its perfect.
Thank ya HARFAN COFFEE ya.
Markku Virtanen –
I love the new Classic Pro. This replaced an 8 year old classic pro that I used daily until the internals corroded to a point of no return. The new machine seems to have quicker heating, and a stronger pump. I’m still getting the hang of the new steam wand design but it’s getting better. I could have just repaired the old machine but I’m happy to Read more about review stating A nice improvement over the previous versionhave bought the newer model as it does really work quite a bit better.
Noel Heikkilä –
I had absolutely no issues ordering and receiving my new Gaggia! Everything looked perfect and I loved the portafilter and steam knob. They feel like the real deal when you are making an espresso and they are beautiful accents.
It takes some finesse trying to figure this machine out but there are countless groups devoted to this machine aRead more about review stating Awesome experience!nd it has so much potential. It’s been fun trying to figure out all of it’s little nuances. It may be from my inexperience but it’s hard getting a good shot out of it right away and I’m still learning!
Noah Ruonakoski –
Love this machine! It’s my first real espresso machine so I’m still building up skills, but every fresh ground shot is really pretty darn forgiving and, to my palette, delicious!
I also ordered a replacement group head gasket (silicone) and opted for a bottomless portafilter so I could ramp my learning rate a little quicker. Would highlyRead more about review stating Perfect for the Entry Hobbyist recommend both.
My next order is going to include one of those portafilter funnels and a better tamper, the included tamper is my least favorite thing in the package.