The myth of the 'caffè all’Italiana' was born from the ingenious idea of Achille Gaggia, an Italian barista who in 1938 filed the patent that revolutionized the way the aromas are extracted from coffee.  Prior to Achille's innovation, coffee was prepared using a steam machine that often burned the coffee making it bitter.  He revolutionized the coffee industry by inventing the current process by which hot water under high pressure passes through the coffee; the espresso with a natural crema was born. You can also browse our full range of Gaggia portafilters here.

Celebrate Boxing Week with us with one of our hand-picked and expertly-crafted gift bundles! Save on the machine bundle that is built to last with our staff picked Rancilio Silvia M and DF54 Single Dose Coffee Grinder, the ultimate pairing to deliver exceptional coffee at an unbeatable price. We have a feeling this one will go fast, so don't wait to get the machine of your dreams! Sale lasts from December26th to December 31st.