Gaggia Classic GT Midnight Black

For every coffee lover, the personal quest for knowledge never stops. The grinding, the seconds for the ideal preinfusion, the secrets for a proper extraction, the right temperature that can exalt the flavor notes of a certain coffee…

For the ones who want to dedicate themselves to the art of the espresso, Classic GT is the ideal coffee manual machine, thought to bring the professionals’ attitude and performance at home.

Now, in a new color version, it takes on another expressive dimension. Midnight Black is an intense and bold machine that reinterprets the stainless steel version without changing its core design. 

A contrast of light and dark

The bodywork in solid stainless steel is now available in a deep black tone, except for the cup plate, the drip tray grid, and the brewing area panel. Here, the shiny brushed stainless steel acts as a stage for the brewing ritual. 

It’s a contemporary and clean aesthetics, thought to interact with the spaces of a modern kitchen, becoming a work of art in your coffee corner, ready to be used. 

As all the other Gaggia machines, also Classic GT Midnight Black is fully designed and made in Italy in the plants of Gaggio Montano (near the city of Bologna) and it encloses all the company’s artisanal care and industrial knowledge in a solid structure. 

Dual Boiler: time and temperature stability 

The ability of making an espresso tailored on your needs lies also in the precision of the machine you are using. The technological heart of Classic GT is a Dual boiler system, that heats up quickly and that has been designed to guarantee a high temperature stability. 

• Two independent circuits: the boiler dedicated to coffee brewing and the one dedicated to hot water/steam work in parallel, allowing to froth milk while coffee is brewing, with no thermic shocks and no need to wait
• Dedicated temperature control: 2 separated adjustable PIDs monitor the temperature in the boilers. This enables the home barista to understand and calibrate the temperature profile for the best extraction any time – with a single origin or a blend – and to obtain a velvet milk microfoam.

Process awareness: mastering every variable

A great espresso is the result of the home barista’s ability to understand and harmonize many variables. With Classic GT, these parameters are placed directly in the hands of the person pulling the shot.

• Adjustable OPV: the adjustable overpressure valve allows users to fine-tune extraction pressure, while the brew pressure gauge on the front panel provides real-time feedback throughout the extraction process.

• Tailored pre-infusion: users can choose from 3 preset cycles or manually control every stage of the pre-infusion process, including wetting, soaking, and brewing times, preparing the coffee to release its full aromatic spectrum evenly.

• Preset function: once the ideal parameters have been identified, the desired beverage volume can be set and saved for consistent results in the cup.

The art of the home barista

Classic GT’s interface combines the clarity of a digital display with the tactile immediacy of backlit toggle switches, keeping full control close at hand.

The details and accessories reflect the same attention to craftsmanship. The ergonomic 58 mm portafilter delivers the weight, feel, and thermal stability of professional café equipment. It comes with 2 traditional filters (a single basket holding up to 11 grams of ground coffee, and a double basket holding up to 18 grams), as well as a blind filter for backflushing.

For tamping, the machine includes an exclusive Made in Italy tamper, in stainless steel, with a black wooden handle.

The professional-grade one-hole steam wand, with its wide range of movement, provides the freedom to position the milk pitcher at the ideal angle, creating a silky microfoam that is perfect for latte art. In addition, the two-position drip tray allows users to adapt the space beneath the group head for taller cups or the use of a precision scale.

Classic GT also features a dedicated hot water outlet, making it easy to prepare American coffee, tea, and herbal infusions.

With Classic GT Midnight Black, espresso preparation becomes a daily journey of exploration: a solid technological foundation, a bold new visual identity, and the freedom to shape your own coffee experience, day after day, at home.