La Pavoni Professional Lusso vs’ Gaggia Titanium Automatic
Discussion
The La Pavoni has the classic lever action and the professional has the added benefit of a steam pressure gauge whilst the "Cappuccino Automatic" attachment ensures a perfect cappuccino every time.
Whereas Gaggia's newest automatic bean to cup machine grinds the beans, prepares the coffee and delivers the grounds automatically all you do is sit back and enjoy delicious espresso.
I really can’t make up my mind, I bought the La Pavoni a few years ago as a present to myself but I’m beginning to wonder if the Gaggia’s automatic features are more beneficial even if not as aesthetically pleasing to the purist who appreciates the mechanical nature of the La Pavoni. Also I wonder which will be worth more in time? I bought the La Pavoni for around €550 but I see they are being traded for €600-€700 these days yet the Gaggia costs around £600. Finally there is the all important consideration of which looks best in the kitchen, I wouldn’t want to be considered anything less than fashionable… perhaps it should be one of each. The Gaggia for weekdays when I need a coffee in a hurry and the La Pavoni for those more relaxing weekends?
Rich…
Whereas Gaggia's newest automatic bean to cup machine grinds the beans, prepares the coffee and delivers the grounds automatically all you do is sit back and enjoy delicious espresso.
I really can’t make up my mind, I bought the La Pavoni a few years ago as a present to myself but I’m beginning to wonder if the Gaggia’s automatic features are more beneficial even if not as aesthetically pleasing to the purist who appreciates the mechanical nature of the La Pavoni. Also I wonder which will be worth more in time? I bought the La Pavoni for around €550 but I see they are being traded for €600-€700 these days yet the Gaggia costs around £600. Finally there is the all important consideration of which looks best in the kitchen, I wouldn’t want to be considered anything less than fashionable… perhaps it should be one of each. The Gaggia for weekdays when I need a coffee in a hurry and the La Pavoni for those more relaxing weekends?
Rich… 
I've got the La Pavoni. Whilst it's a beautiful item I almost never use it because it's a nightmare to use. You have to pull down hard on the lever which causes the whole machine to tip forward. So you have to put your other hand on top of the boiler but that gets red hot so you have to use a towel.
And the little sign that says goggles must be worn while operating it.Gassing Station | The Pie & Piston Archive | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff