Gaggia Magenta Plus Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine

Great coffee but terrible design

Plus - lots of options for coffee. Main negative is the coffee hopper. I abut on the small side but more significantly the design does not allow to beans to flow down the hopper due to the steam release valve. There is an also a channel around the hopper where stray beans get stuck. Extremely irritating to the point I may put this on e at and look to another brand.

Outstanding. Would be lovely if the grind went finer and the steam wand heated faster and could be purged more easily. But overall, a gorgeous machine.

Small but packs a punch

Reasonably quiet with very clear controls you can save your favourites but you can also change easily before brewing if you wish. The wand a little short and needs some acquired skills and I’m getting there. Good crema and strong coffee.