Gaggia Anima Review

This is the first review video of the Gaggia Anima, unboxing, setting up & first use plus what I think of the Anima in a nutshell, initial pros & cons, and the differences between the different Anima versions.

I also touch on the Gaggia Anima Vs Gaggia Brera, but I will do a dedicated comparison video.

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Timecodes:

0:00 Intro
0:48 Unboxing
1:00 Setting up
4:03 Making a cappuccino with the panarello wand
6:54 Making a flat white using the steam pipe as a steam wand
11:49 What I think of the Gaggia Anima so far
13:29 The various different versions of Anima
14:44 Outro
15:13 Tatty bye

[rongarcia]

Hi Kev, great review. I just bought the Gaggia Magenta Plus last week based on lots of video reviews, including yours. Can't wait to take it for a spin!

[tcb]

Hi Kev, thanks for the review- I purchase one of these from Gaggia Direct, thanks for the code ; )
In your review on your site you say that you have the volume set to 18g but when I do this the brew takes around 5 seconds (finest grind). In your video it's taking double the time, was that taken on standard volume? Just trying to work out if the rule of 28-32 seconds brew applies to this machine.

[trevorlambert]

I got one of these on your recommendation (and discount code!) and haven't regretted it for a moment. I'd appreciate a video on how to clean it properly.

[conortennyson]

Managed to get the anima on offer and with your discount for £400 think that is a very good deak

[richardward]

Thanks for this Kev - really helpful. I've just ordered one from Gaggia Direct 🙂

[jukeuk]

Hello, very appreciative of all your comparisons. I am looking to buy a machine and wondered how much height clearance do you require to remove the water tank on this particular model? The position of the unit would be under some cabinets with a wall for to the left side of the machine. Cannot really put it elsewhere.

[rbdogwood]

Hi Kev, yes definitely a bit dark, fairly consistent throughout the video. Not fatal but it could do with a tweak. I guess the industry favourites of chrome, stainless and gloss black are always going to be a problem. No doubt some fashion leader will go for enamelled pastel casings sooner or later. I quite liked the bright red period of toasters and kettles. Re the Anima, I still prefer the separate grinder, but I can see this is something you can just walk up to and knock out a decent coffee. The wand looked a bit dribbly. I'll be interested in how much maintenance it requires and what it actually does with the coffee grounds. The presentation works well, with the chapters, time codes and headings. Cheers, Jim.

[ayresc]

Hi Kev, brilliant demos thank you i wondered if you have already done the the Gaggia Codorna barista plus. i am undecided between this one and the magenta plus.

[sasproductions]

i just ordered the anime prestige and i receive it tomorrow. i cant wait.

[georgeperson]

What brand is the double walled cup you used for the flat white (at 7:00)? I love the look of it.

[oxtid]

What are the shot mass on the Anima for each bean setting please? thanks for your reviews

[danielsaezv]

What’s the difference between this machine and the Brera? Can you do latte art, microfoam with the Anima prestige?

[HH-clxl]

Hi Enjoying your video's and learning a lot Kev, keep it going. I was looking at the Magenta Plus, but its a bit too expensive for me, so next best option is the relatively new Gaggia Anima Barista Plus - (from Gaggia Direct using your discount code). Have you had a chance to use this machine yet, cant see any reviews anywhere. Many thanks.

[duncancross]

Hi Kev, Bought an Anima deluxe at Xmas, makes good coffee but really struggle to get much of a Crema on espresso or Lungo, is that what is to be expected on an Auto bean to cup . Tried 4 types of beans and got grind set to 1

[louisd]

Hi, can you advise how the espresso shots compare to the Barista Pro? I guess it would be equivalent to comparing pressurized to non pressurized porta filters?

[pavlo]

Hi Kev, thanks for this one. Really inetresting as I considered the Anima before I bought a reconditioned Brera, which I am really pleased with. It proves to me that a good bean to cup machine is what I need. I don't think I'll ever be a home barrista. Different solutions for different people - as you say in your reply to Jim. How does the expresso/americano compare to the Brera or are they much the same, just looks and features that differ? I really like the way you videos are developing, the shorter videos for a good intro and more detailed ones for those who want the detail. The closeups add to them, and the fast forward bits help keep the interest. I agree with Jiim, the presentation works well with the chapters etc. Keep up the good work. The contrast/darkness is there but it still works, just fine tuning for future videos.Thanks.

[PieluX]

Hi. Can you tell me whether espresso is better or worse than machines such as Delonghi (e.g. Magnifica) or Melitta (Passione, Laticia)? I need to buy something budget and I don't know what to do...

[yevgenshatalov]

The espresso is brewed in something like 15 seconds. Why so short?

[rxonmymind]

Sounds like a wood chipper and chainsaw. Is it really that loud? Are all automatics this loud?

[michaels]

What’s the difference between this and the Magenta?