Cons: Cheap construction. REALLY noisy. Requires two right hands to froth milk.
The Bottom Line: If you're considering a Gaggia Classic... keep looking
Review: I've had my Gaggia Classic for nearly two years after having purchased it through Amazon and getting an Amazon-sponsored discount off of the $500, don't-bother-looking-around-it
's-the-same-everywhere
price. As this is my first home espresso maker, it ...
Pros: High pump pressure, reliability, uhhhhh I like my drinks I make.....
Cons:
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The Bottom Line: I wouldn't buy it again. I need more of a Latte option (2 heaters). Once you figure it out....not too bad..
Review: I've had mine for a year now. The initial learning curve was pretty steep. It took me a month to really get good, which I hear, isn't bad. I suspect, as with all machines, the bean type (oils) and the grind, etc REALLY make a difference on the shot ...
Review: The reviews about the Gaggia Classic are so right. Great Machine for ground coffee and ESE Coffee Pods. I've tried not only Illy Pods but found Saquella's Coffee Pod tasting much better and they are better priced, too. The guys at Coffee Direct Australia ...
Pros: High performance home machine can last for generations.
Cons: A little slower to froth than it's closest rival.
The Bottom Line: A very fine home expresso machine.
Review: Prolog There are several - easily about a dozen - major brands competing in the $500 range for competent home espresso machines. Surprised? Who in their right mind would spend a half a "G" on a "coffee maker"? Well, my fellow epinionators, I have ...
Cons: A better tamper would have been nice - the included one is plastic
Review: What a great little machine! After 1 1/2 years of using a low-end espresso maker, I decided to bite the bullet and get a quality machine. I read a lot of reviews, and this looked like the best bet for the money. The documentation with this machine is ...
Pros: Good construction, small foot print, excellent crema and steamed milk
Cons: No negatives
Review: This is the third espresso machine I have owned. I first owned the Francis Francis and while it is attractive and takes up minimal counter space, the pump is not of commercial grade. I found getting good crema inconsistent and steam was limited. I ...
The Bottom Line: This is a machine that is well worth the money. It will outperform machines costing more than twice its price and last nearly forever
Review: The Quest for espresso perfection While working in the gourmet coffee industry, I have to admit, I got a little too picky about my espresso. It is to the point now where I will go out for a cup and silently critique everything the barista ...
