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Gaggia Achille
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The Gaggia Achille manual espresso machine delivers creamy espresso in vintage style. When you lift the lever, a piston raises and hot water begins to immerse or preinfuse the ground coffee. When you lower the lever, the piston depresses and forces the pressurized water through the ground coffee. Like the la Pavoni manual machines, the Achille is a piston lever machine. Your muscle power is the pump.
Boiler
Unlike the la Pavoni machines, the Gaggia Achille is equipped with a stainless steel, heat exchanger (HX) boiler. The HX boiler allows the operator to switch from brewing to steaming without a wait period. It also permits the production of back to back shots without over heating. The Achille boiler sits beneath the water reservoir and is housed inside a brushed stainless steel cylinder.
Water Reservoir
The removable water reservoir is the clear, dome-shaped container located on the top of the machine. It can be filled at a water source or on board. The water reservoir has a 28 ounce capacity.
Portafilter
The Gaggia Achille utilizes a commercial sized, 58mm chrome-plated brass portafilter. The heavy brass portafilter helps retain heat during espresso extraction.
Manometer
Like the 16 cup la Pavoni machines, the Gaggia Achille features a single manometer for monitoring the boiler pressure. The manometer sits on the left side of the machine, above the sight glass. For a closer look, see the first thumbnail photo. The sight glass provides a quick visual reference for the amount of water remaining inside the boiler.
Exterior Materials
The Achille is constructed in stainless steel and highly polished chrome. Both surfaces are best cleaned with a soft, damp cloth.
Cup Tray & Drip Tray Cover
The stainless steel cup tray is removable and located on the back of the Achille. For a closer look, see the second thumbnail photograph. It holds three demitasse cups. The drip tray cover is constructed of stainless steel too. It’s removable for easy clean up.
Frothing
The Turbo Frothing Wand is constructed in stainless steel and makes foam production a snap.
The Gaggia Achille ships with an instruction manual, warranty, single and double filter baskets, one portafilter and a plastic coffee tamper. When purchased at Better Espresso, the Achille also ships free of charge with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
