Latte Art Deco: Great Looks, Great Coffee
Aesthetic, authentic and functional: the new Deco D from Gaggia
The latest espresso machine from Gaggia, the Deco D, is designed to deliver what the company describes as a ‘real point of difference in coffee making.’ Marketed in the UK by Watermark, and available through dealers nationwide, the electronic model combines vintage art deco looks with advanced technologies including individual brewing head temperature controls, which allow the coffee’s ‘sweet spot’ to be extracted every time, and a turbo-charged steam wand that can steam a litre of milk in just 40 seconds.
“The coffee sector is hugely competitive and the Deco is designed to give operators a real edge in the high street,” says David Lawlor, managing director of Watermark UK. “It is authentic and combines aesthetics with functionality. On the one hand it is very easy to use, so even untrained staff can brew a perfect cup of coffee. At the same time, features like the adjustable pre-infusion enable a Barista to control the brewing precisely, helping them to create their signature beverages.”
The Deco D is available in a variety of sizes. The smallest unit has two groups, brewing four shots simultaneously. Its 13 litre boiler means it has the capacity to cope with high volumes quickly, without compromising on coffee quality – once the coffee bean grinder is correctly set up, the Deco produces rich, perfectly extracted espresso every time. Matching this speed, the high powered steam wands allow for superior milk texturing, creating the light, velvety foam that is essential not only for taste and mouth-feel but also for ‘latte art’.
Simple push-button controls and a multi-function display ensure that even at busy times, staff are always in control. Meanwhile the unit’s attractive looks, including a choice of colours and the innovative rear-panel illumination feature, give the stylish Deco enormous customer appeal.
The two group Deco D is capable of producing up to 300 espresso shots per hour. It is available in either grey or red and features an energy-saving automatic on/off function. It measures 765mm (w) by 535mm (h) by 570mm (d).
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“Powerful and reliable, with low running costs, Gaggia coffee machines are an ideal choice for bars, cafés and restaurants. “
“We have over ten years of experience with Gaggia in Ireland, where we’ve built the Gaggia brand to be one of the market leaders. We’re dedicated to putting our customers’ interests first, delivering a service that maximises your return from your machine. Our customer-centred approach ensures that your Gaggia machine is working at its best for your business.”
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Sweet spot: this is the ideal combination of temperature, pressure, grind and time to get the perfect espresso shot – not too weak, not too bitter, with all the coffee flavour extracted.