Gaggia Cadorna Barista Plus
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The Cadorna Barista Plus is the Cadorna variant with a steam wand instead of the pannarello: milk is textured in a jug with the manual bar gesture, not through a fixed nozzle. The spout leaves up to 150mm of clearance underneath, room for a tall glass; anyone who prefers a traditional espresso cup can use the built-in Espresso Tray, a raised shelf that keeps the crema compact and spatter-free. The ceramic grinder mills beans fresh, with the grind level set from the dial above the hopper.
Among its seven menu drinks is Over Ice Coffee; each one can be customised and saved to one of four user profiles, so it comes back identical every time. Anyone who prefers pre-ground coffee finds a dedicated compartment, though only for one cup at a time. The brew unit comes off with the PUSH lever and washes under running water, no detergent and no dishwasher.
It suits anyone who wants to practise the steam-wand gesture without giving up the personalised profiles of a bean-to-cup machine.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9.0 kg (19.8 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Removable brew group | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Declared by the brand |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Ceramic | Declared by the brand |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Programmed drinks | 7 | Declared by the brand |
| User profiles | 4 | Declared by the brand |
| Bean hopper capacity | 250 g | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- A steam wand instead of the pannarello, for texturing milk in a jug with the manual bar gesture.
- Customised drinks are saved to one of four user profiles, coming back identical every time.
- Ceramic burrs on the built-in grinder.
- The built-in Espresso Tray raises the floor for traditional cups, keeping the crema compact and spatter-free. source
Worth knowing
- With pre-ground coffee, only one cup can be brewed at a time.
- The brew unit can't go in the dishwasher: hand-rinse only.
- The steam wand takes practice: milk is textured by hand, with no automatic temperature or foam settings.
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