Gaggia Velasca Espresso Machine - Black Overview The Gaggia Velasca is a compact, super-automatic espresso machine designed to deliver café-quality coffee in the comfort of your home. With its intuitive interface, customizable settings, and sleek black design, the Velasca is an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys barista-quality espresso drinks with minimal effort. This machine is perfect for those who appreciate simplicity and performance in their coffee-making routine. Key Features Compact DesignThe Gaggia Velasca features a sleek and compact design, making it ideal for kitchens with limited counter space. Despite its smaller footprint, the machine offers powerful brewing capabilities. Intuitive InterfaceThe Velasca's easy-to-use interface includes simple buttons and an LED display, allowing you to select and customize your beverages effortlessly. Ceramic Burr GrinderThe built-in ceramic burr grinder ensures consistent grinding while preserving the flavour of your coffee beans by minimizing heat transfer. The grinder features ten adjustable settings, allowing you to fine-tune your grind size to suit your preferences. Optiaroma SystemGaggiaGaggia's stoma system allows you to customize the strength of your coffee by selecting from five different coffee intensity settings, giving you control over the flavour profile of your espresso. Pannarello Steam WandThe Velasca has a Pannarello steam wand, which creates rich and creamy milk foam for lattes, cappuccinos, and other milk-based beverages. The wand is also perfect for heating milk and making hot water for tea. Bypass DoserIn addition to brewing with whole beans, the Velasca includes a bypass doser for pre-ground coffee, offering versatility for those who prefer decaf or other specialty blends. Front-Loading DesignThe water reservoir and dreg box are accessible from the front of the machine, making refills and maintenance convenient without the need to move the machine around. Removable Brew GroupThe brew group can be easily removed from the machine for regular cleaning and maintenance, ensuring longevity and performance. Ideal For The Gaggia Velasca is perfect for coffee lovers who want a reliable, easy-to-use espresso machine that delivers consistent results without the hassle of manual operation. Its compact design, intuitive interface, and customizable settings make it ideal for those who appreciate convenience and quality in their daily coffee routine. Specifications Colour: Black Grinder: Ceramic burr grinder with ten settings Coffee Strength Settings: 5 Optiaroma settings Milk Frothing: Pannarello steam wand Water Reservoir Capacity: 1.5 litres Bean Hopper Capacity: 10.5 ounces Bypass Doser: Yes Brew Group: Removable for easy cleaning Dimensions: 10.25" W x 13.5" D x 17" H Weight: 17.6 pounds Retail Name Velasca CMF Manufacturer Gaggia Model Number RI8260/47 SKU 075020066985 Product Height (cm) 34.29 Product Width (cm) 26.16 Product Depth (cm) 43.18 Product Weight kg 7.98 Made In Italy Body Colour Black Body Material ABS Plastic Adjustable Cup Hight 7-11.45 Cup Height Clearance 11.45 Bean Hopper Size Grams 300 Water Tank Capacity litres 1.5 Water Tank location Front Used coffee Container Capacity 10 Used coffee Container Location Front Grinder Settings 10 Grinder Built-In Yes Ground coffee Dosage settings 5 Bluetooth/Wifi No Pre Infusion Yes Temperature Settings 3 Milk froth preparation Classic Black Boilers 1 Pump Pressure 15 bars User Interface LCD + buttons Pump Type vibration Simultaneous coffee and milk Preparation no Ground coffee Bypass yes Brew Group Removable yes Energy Saving yes Cup Warmer Yes Warranty Years 1 Recommended Water Filter Aqua Clean Recommended Descaler Type Gaggia, AnthonAnthony'ssso User Profiles 0 Drink Selections EspressoEspresso lungoHot water Included in Box Grease TubeGrinder adjustment/Measuring spoonAquaCleanWater hardness test strip