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Anima: fully automatic with 1.8 L tank
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The Gaggia Anima (RI8760/01) is a fully automatic Gaggia for someone who wants the brand's bean-to-cup approach with more water capacity than the compact Brera. Its one clearly documented advantage is a 1.8 litre removable water tank, which means fewer refills than the 1.2 litre Brera. Everything else must be read from a very brief listing.
- Type
- Bean-to-cup, fully automatic
- Heating
- Not stated
- Milk
- Not stated
- Water tank
- 1.8 L
In its favour
- The 1.8 L removable water tank is the largest in this comparison.
- Stainless steel finish, according to the listing.
- Fully automatic operation for one-touch coffee.
Good to know
- The listing gives almost no detail on milk, grinder or drinks.
- It costs much more than the Brera with little listed to justify it.
Our take
What Amazon lists
The listing bullets say only Gaggia Anima and espresso machine. The spec table adds the essentials: fully automatic operation, button controls, 1850 watts of power, a stainless steel and ceramic build with a stainless steel exterior, a removable tank of 1.8 litres and a weight of 5 kg. Cappuccino, espresso and latte are named as uses.
The coffee input is listed as ground coffee, which is unexpected for a fully automatic machine and may be an error. Check with Gaggia whether whole beans are supported and what grinder is fitted.
What is missing
There is no information on the grinder settings, milk system, drinks menu, dimensions or cleaning programmes. Those are the details most buyers compare, so treat the Anima as a machine to research further before ordering. The Gaggia comparison also marks heating and milk as not stated.
The tank and daily use
A 1.8 litre tank is a practical size for a couple or small family. It should last a day or two of regular coffee before refilling. Because it is removable, you can fill it at the sink rather than pouring water into the machine.
Where it fits in the Gaggia range
The Gaggia Brera is also fully automatic, with a stainless steel front, cup warmer and milk frother, but a smaller 1.2 litre tank. The Gaggia Espresso Deluxe is a manual machine with an articulated pannarello wand and pre-brewing. The Anima is the larger automatic option of the three.
Who it suits
The Anima suits a buyer already set on a Gaggia automatic who wants more water capacity than the Brera. Anyone choosing on features alone will find better-documented machines from other brands, where grinder, milk and size details are all stated.
Verdict
Consider the Gaggia Anima if you want a fully automatic Gaggia with a 1.8 litre tank and are willing to confirm the missing details with Gaggia. If you prefer a compact Gaggia with a documented milk frother and cup warmer, the Gaggia Brera is the alternative, and if you want a manual machine, choose the Gaggia Espresso Deluxe.
Compared with alternatives in: Gaggia coffee machines compared: Espresso Evolution, Deluxe, Brera and Anima
Amazon listing title: Gaggia Anima Fully-auto Espresso machine 1.8 L