Accademia Luxury Italian Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with 19 Customized drink settings,0.5 Liters,RI9782/46 Brushed Stainless

My previous super-automatic espresso machine was a Saeco Xelsis EVO, purchased in 2013. After 71,988 uses, it developed an irreparable leak, and I was unable to locate a repair shop in the United States. This new machine has a similar design, and in fact, the brew group, water tank, and drip tray are identical. I believe, aside from the front panel and electronics, the machines are essentially the same. If this machine provides the same longevity as my previous one, I would be delighted. It produces an exceptional espresso, and the other beverages are just as good as those from Starbucks. In addition to excellent coffee, I anticipate saving $50 per week. The machine should pay for itself in about 38 weeks. It's the best machine on the market for the price, a conclusion I reached after five weeks of research looking at machines from multiple manufacturers. This is a quality build from start to finish.

had a Babilia (with the extended warrantee) and after 3+yrs of heavy coffee while covid lock down the boiler started to leak. mind you there were over 5k drinks made with this in my house, both kids home from college for lock down. Asuron said no fix just refund entire purchase price so I bought this unit the digital academia happiness opening the box set up was easy but touch the unit and a crackle noise and the power would go out. when the wife heard it it was a return to amazon lucky I was under 30 days. nice unit but must've been Marios last of the day because the other concern was 2 flat whites and the drip tray needed to be emptied. Amazon took this back and I bought another babblia

Amazing tasting espresso drinks, with a simple press of button. We really love cafe au lat, melange, cortado and cappuccinos in addition to basic brewed coffee. The automatic milk system produces really high quality milk froth for an automatic system. The milk system is also very easy to clean. We take it apart once a week for cleaning which takes less than a couple minutes. In between use, we just keep it in the fridge. One concern I had before buying, based on reviews, was that the milk is not hot enough. I think it’s perfectly fine and comes out at a temperature that can be enjoyed immediately!

I have owned a previous model Gaggia Accademia for about 10 years. I purchased the current model about six weeks ago for our second home and it performed way below expectations. The espresso coffee was too weak: nothing like the earlier model. The only one to speak to about the function of the was located in the UK. I just purchased the current model again hoping for better result. To guard against receiving the defective unit I returned to Amazon, I recorded its serial no. TU902412018337. If I receive that serial no. unit again, I will return it .immediately.

I like espresso, I don't like all the time, effort and thought it takes to have one, two, or three when I have things to do. This was a upppppgrade from the bottom end (which still was a super machine) Phillips/Saeco superautomatic I used for a decade. I don't like Keurig/Nespress as I hate cooking in plastic and the plastic waste. Coffee grounds go in the garden, yard, wherever they just fall apart. I wanted the steam wand just on general principles because steam is handy for a lot of things and for the foamer to be easy to use/clean. This unit does it. Milk container lightly self cleans and goes right in the fridge, once or twice a week it gets a "deep clean" (add citric acid, fill with water, press a button) and dry. Only problem I had was not clicking the drain pan correctly the first two days I had it, which led to it draining out several times over two days before I figured it out. Since then (4 months now) no problems. For me it was really expensive, but functionally it matched what I wanted (steam wand, easy clean/use foam unit), and exceeded my requirements in a number of areas I didn't even know I would appreciate. I noted some complaints (in reviews) about the foam not being warm enough but I rarely drink those types of drinks and that's what I got the steam wand for so warm it up. I was attentive to that the first few times people came over but I've had no complaints, not to mention my crowd is currently enjoying the cold, aerosol creamer of late,so it's already cold. Espresso, Americano's, coffee, etc on demand is awesome. The machine looks great and guests love having the selection. They also enjoy the touchscreen selection which allows them to tune the drink even as it's being generated. Superautomatics are great, This one is super. I hope you have a fine day.

I’ve had this machine for a few months now ($1,800 USD) as an upgrade to my Breville Barista Express ($600). Here are my thoughts on pros and cons, and the overall verdict. <<<PROS>>> Taste: makes the best-tasting shot of espresso of any machine I’ve owned and it’s not even close. It actually tastes like pure espresso, rather than coffee-flavored water, or the imitation that cheaper machines make. Variety: pre-set drinks include espresso, flat white, americano, basic coffee, steamed milk (from carafe or wand) and so much more. Customizability: one can change the drink, the ratio and texture of milk/cream to coffee and water, grind, temperature, and much more. If you can get your drink dialed in, the sky is the limit for taste and quality. I don’t think I’ve gotten my drink dialed in (americano with steamed heavy cream) after months of ownership, but let’s say that’s a me-problem. Ease of Use: because it’s touch-screen with many options, and because you can save highly-customized favorites, this machine is a cinch to replicate your favorite coffee beverage each morning. Quiet: though not quiet per se (like a Mr. Coffee-type of appliance), this is quieter than my Breville which would wake up family members while grinding and extracting. Milk Carafe: this clever device can be filled with milk or cream, and kept chilled in the refrigerator between uses. Haven’t seen anything like this before but it’s great. <<<CONS>>> Expensive: at $1,800 for the less-desirable color, this is nearly as expensive as it gets for home coffee appliances, so my expectations are high. Complex Set-Up: while it’s understandable given the offerings of this machine, reading the manual made it feel like I was building a rocket. Gets easier with time, but the setup felt overwhelming to me even if it was just my exaggerated perception. Quality Control: first unit I bought was nonfunctional as the grinder didn’t work properly. They replaced it, but it was 2-3 weeks before I got a replacement, and shipping the old unit back was not easy. Intensive Maintenance: setting aside normal operation (cleaning milk carafe, emptying drip and coffee puck trays), you are recommended to undertake several additional cleaning/maintenance procedures every few weeks. But these require several additional items: milk circuit cleaning powder, coffee cleaning tablets, descaler solution, water filters, etc. It adds up both in terms of time and money. Messy: this thing is the messiest coffeemaker I’ve owned: operation of the machine as well as its automatic cleaning procedures splash coffee-water all over the stainless cup pedestal, the pedestal reservoir gets smeared with milk and needs thorough washing, stray espresso grounds empty under the machine during grinding, and waterdrops splash and drip over the countertop. It would make a mess anyway, but the constant interventions this machine requires (refilling water, emptying drip tray and pedestal reservoir and coffee pucks) spread the mess often. Water & Drip Reservoirs: the coffee bean reservoir and coffee puck bin are wonderfully large and last a long time between interventions, but for some reason the water reservoir is comically small and must be refilled every couple of days. Additionally, the drip tray must be emptied every 1-2 days, even when only making 1-2 cups of coffee per day. Not Dishwasher-Safe: few if any parts are recommended for dishwasher, so most if not all cleaning must be done by hand. Milk Foam: minimum quantity is 2oz, which is far more than I’d like in my drinks. Why not 0.5oz or 1.0oz? When I make an Americano with steamed milk, I have to pour half of it to back off the milkiness of the 2.0oz minimum milk pour. Size & Style: this is a big machine and occupies tons of countertop space. And, this is subjective, but the styling IMO leaves a lot to be desired for a high-end Italian appliance. <<<VERDICT>>> While this machine is as good as it gets on taste, customizability and ease of use, it is so messy and requires so much intervention between cleaning and refilling and emptying, that it’s simply not worth the huge $1800 price tag. If I could do it again, I probably would have gone with a higher-end Breville or similar.

Works very well as an automatic Espresso Machine with a large variety of coffee's you can make. Easy to program, use and the favorite setting allows you to push one button and get the exact beverage you prefer. For such a beautiful machine at this price point the machine prompts you to add water and clean too often. At $2000 you only get about five large cups of Cappuccino before being prompted to add water and empty coffee grinds. I would have expected more for a $2000 unit. Overall I like the machine and would purchase again. Let's see how long it lasts before needing repair. My last machine lasted about a year. The unit is not exactly small and does take up a good amount of counter space. So cleaning takes some work to move the machine around to add water and clean. It's pretty heavy and my wife can't move it around. Coffee tastes great which makes it worth the purchase.

Had a Haggis before and it was a workhorse . No longer in use because no one services this model. Bought this new one and while expensive, it is awesome. Doesn't take too much to learn, but depending on your beverage, it may take a shot while before you're dialed in. Some reviews have complained about the heat of their drinks. Keep in mind factory settings for the stored drinks menu are a bit conservative on the temp. Good news is you can modify it and save off the drive k as a favorite. Tip: keep a large glass of water nearby and refill the tank after each brew. The rinse cycle takes up some water and you may see a frequent need to top off. Great machine!

A máquina em si é um espetáculo de bonita. Faz diversas bebidas todas ótimas e altamente configurável para os amantes do café. Para quem procura comodidade sem abrir mão de um espresso de máquina semi automática não irá se arrepender, pois só fica com um pouco menos de corpo e crema, nada muito gritante. A única coisa que é um pouco chato nela é que a cada 4 extrações, vc tem que esvaziar o compartilhamento, acho que pecaram nisso. De resto, perfeito.

Es una super maquina! Muy bonita, funcional y vale su precio. Es robusta y compacta. No es tan silenciosa, pero no es un ruido de esos molestos, son ruidos todos de una maquina de cafe moliendo, colando, espumando. Satisfecho mas de lo esperado.

Faz um café bom e de qualidade. Máquina bem prática. O irritante é que todo dia precisa tirar a borra e esvaziar o dispenser que é bem pequeno. Tive uma Jura ena 9 por mais de 15 anos, tive de trocá-la porque o tempo cobrou seu preço. A Jura, na minha opinião, é um equipamento melhor e mais robusto. Em termos de qualidade do café as duas maquinas se equivalem, sendo que a Gaggia tem mais opções de formulações de café em termos de temperatura, quantidade de grãos e cremosidade da bebida, além de permitir a programação para 4 pessoas diferentes, o que a torna excelente para uso doméstico. Comprei a Gaggia porque o preço estava bem competitivo na Black Friday, não me arrependo. Mas se estiver com preço equivalente, vá de Jura porque é uma máquina mais confiável e com altíssima durabilidade.

As bebidas ficam muito boas. Apesar disso, a maquina que deveria oferecer praticidade, oferece trabalho. O reservatório de descarte de líquidos (parte interna) é ridiculamente pequena. A cada 4 ou 5 bebidas, a máquina apita informando a necessidade de limpeza desse reservatório de descarte de líquidos. O reservatório de água limpa também é pequena. Tanto para a entrada de água e saída de líquidos (descarte), deveria ter a opção de conexão externa. Isso eliminaria um trabalho enorme e entregaria mais praticidade no dia dia. Pelo preço da máquina, essa manutenção a cada 4 a 5 bebidas, nao faz sentido. A intenção de ter uma máquina assim era ter bebidas boas com praticidade, o que nao acontece.

Excelente máquina. Prepara o café maravilhosamente bem. A auto limpeza, no uso doméstico com liga e desliga, pode parecer excessiva, mas esvaziar as bandejas de coleta de água e borra não são tarefas difíceis ou demoradas, então nota 10. As bebidas com leite ficam perfeitas! Basta ter bons grãos de café que o resto a máquina faz! 💪