Gaggia Milano

One mans quest for the perfect espresso gave birth to one of the most iconic Italian brands: Gaggia Milano. Everything started on Sept. 5th, 1938, in Milan, when Achille Gaggia filed the patent no. 365726 for a system to control the coffee extraction process with high precision, without the use of steam. Thanks to this disruptive invention, the espresso was never the same. From that moment on, people could enjoy a smooth and aromatic drink, characterized by a soft layer of marvelous crema naturale. The Italian espresso was born! Some years later, Achille decided to substitute the pressure operation with a piston. This innovative mechanism included the direct passage of hot water at high pressure through ground coffee, allowing the extraction of all the amazing coffee aromas and preserving precious and various nuances. Thanks to Gaggia, the espresso culture spread in coffee bars all over the world. In 1977, Gaggia enters the homes of the Italians with the iconic Baby, the firs...