Gaggia 14101 Classic Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel

Review Gaggia 14101 Classic Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel

Gaggia 14101 Classic Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel Overview

          Consumers Best Buy! The Gaggia Classic is one of our best sellers for several reasons. Commercial grade quality: Rugged construction of heavy duty materials for longevity. High performance: Forged brass components to stabilize temperature with a three-way solenoid valve and independent expansion valve. Gaggia is in the process of rolling out a new Turbo-Frother wand replacing the metal frothing wand and sleeve. The Gaggia Classic turns anyone into a "Barista" in their own home. Includes two stainless steel filter baskets (single and double shot), coffee tamper and 7g measuring scoop 

• Coffee/espresso machine with 72-ounce removable water reservoir
• Stainless-steel housing; brass portafilters and grouphead for temperature stability
• 17-1/2-bar pump with high-voltage boiler; hot-water dispenser; frothing wand
• Single- and double-shot stainless-steel filter basket, tamper, and measuring scoop included
• Measures 14-1/4 by 8 by 9-1/2 inches

Gaggia 14101 Classic Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel Review

          This is a superb machine if one takes into account its very modest price. It is remarkably small considering its high wattage and strong pump -it will fit practically anywhere in a normal kitchen. Very well made and simple to use, it produces good espresso. Its frothing capacity is obviously limited, but for someone looking for no more than a couple of cappuccinos at a time it is quite adequate. With proper care it should last a long time. Someone seriously looking for something better should skip the Rancilio Silvia and move directly to a double boiler machine, say a Dalla Corte Mini. Of course the difference in price is close to $ 2,600.  

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*** Product Information and Review : Sep 28, 2011

Gaggia for Illy Espresso Machine

Review Gaggia for Illy Espresso Machine

Gaggia for Illy Espresso Machine Features

• The Gaggia for Illy Plus has dedicated on/off, cup-volume, and steam controls; The programmable cup-volume button allows you to adjust the amount of espresso brewed, ensuring the perfect cup every time
• While many single-serve machines do not have steaming and frothing capabilities, the Gaggia for Illy Plus has an integrated steam wand and hot water dispenser, making milk-based beverages and teas a breeze to prepare.
• Mavea Water Filter - Uses a four-stage filtration process to purify tap water and reduce scale and mineral buildup
• Capsule container can hold up to 12 spent capsules
• Stainless steel boiler

Gaggia for Illy Espresso Machine Customer Review

           What a great espresso machine this is. I have used it for a few days now and it works great, and puts out an amazing shot of super rich espresso. It uses illy's new coffee capsule called "iperespreso". At about .70 cents a cup it costs about double the price of ground or whole beans, but the convenience and ease of clean up more than make up for it. The other night I pulled 7 shots in a row without it breaking a sweat. Hit the brew button and about 20 seconds later you have a perfect shot of espresso. The turbo frother makes great steamed froth, but I found it hard to use, so I choose to just nuke my milk for a rich hot latte, or over ice for a chilly cold latte. My first maker, I bough a few years back, was a Francis Francis X3. It made zero crema and was a pain to grind, tamp, and clean, so I sold it. This unit makes incredible thick rich crema time after time with very little effort and zero clean up.

UPDATE: I have used this little gem for about 2 weeks now and it still works amazing. It still pumpes out 6-7 shots in a row with ease and they all come out great time after time. I do wish they sold the model without the frother here in the USA, for people like me that don't want to froth or find it too difficult to use. Gaggia does sell a basic frothless model in Italy but only imports the "plus" model here. Other than that I have no problems with this machine.

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*** Product Information and Review : Sep 24, 2011

Gaggia Accademia Espresso Machine

Review Gaggia Accademia Espresso Machine

Gaggia Accademia Espresso Machine Features

• Adjustable telescopic coffee dispenser with a maximum height of a little over 6-1/2-inch to accommodate a wide variety of cup sizes
• Ceramic burr grinder with integrated bean hopper and double lid aroma saver
• Integrated coffee grounds container, removable from the front
• Programmable coffee quantity - from 7 to 10-cup
• Pre-brewing system for maximum flavor extraction

Gaggia Accademia Espresso Machine Customer Review

I have had this machine almost 3 months now, and it has gotten twice daily use (some days 3-4) since then. I think it's likely the best super-auto out there. My complaints are the same as other reviewers:

* The milk doesn't get quite hot enough using the automatic steaming/frothing carafe. I find if I use hot water (from the machine) and warm my cup for at least a couple minutes before making my drink, it does help the drink stay warmer longer. I purchased this from another website, and their sales guy recommended heating the milk slightly (to take the chill off) before making the drink, but I just don't have the patience to do that.
* I have to empty the internal drip tray at least once a day, sometimes more. The machine's auto-rinse features when it starts up and goes to sleep fills this container easily. It would have been nice to have a larger drip tray for this purpose.

One feature I wish I had is the ability to make a drink on the fly, using the cappuccino setting, without changing my programming. There are days I want my caps a little drier, but if I go through the on-the-fly programming option, it changes my drink to default to the new settings. I would like to be able to brew my coffee and froth the milk using the auto settings without it affecting any programming. I haven't seen that this is possible in the manual, though I suppose it's possible I'm missing that option.

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*** Product Information and Review : Sep 22, 2011

Gaggia 90500 Titanium Super Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver

Review Gaggia 90500 Titanium Super Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver

Gaggia 90500 Titanium Super Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver Features

• Automatic espresso machine
• A stainless steel lined brewing boiler and additional steaming boiler; 15 bar pump
• 60-ounce water reservoir; built-in conical burr grinder; 18 adjustable grind settings
• Frothing wand; rapid steam for froth with no wait time; 8-1/2-ounce bean hopper; cup warmer
• Measures 11 by 15-3/8 by 15-1/6 inches

Gaggia 90500 Titanium Super Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver Overview

          By combining first rate technology, contemporary style and a solid steel construction, Gaggia has created the ultimate coffee center. The Titanium boasts a cobalt blue LCD and seven push buttons that operate many of the features on this well-built machine. Five temperature settings, an on/off timer and clock, three coffee volume settings, pre-infusion, and a pre-grinding feature are all programmable using the cobalt blue LCD.
          The Gaggia 90500 Titanium is also equipped with two boilers to eliminate wait time between brewing and steaming, known as the Rapid Steam system. The stainless steel-lined brew boiler offers increased durability as well, and will ensure your machine continues to produce great tasting espresso for years to come. With features like the automatic frothing attachment, stainless steel turbo frother, bypass doser, adjustable coffee strength and grind settings, you will be brewing and steaming coffeehouse style drinks like a seasoned barista.
          For the easiest way to froth and steam milk, the Titaniums automatic frothing attachment draws milk out of an external container, froths it, and dispenses it directly into your cup. And if youd like something different than the coffee you have in the bean hopper, the Titaniums bypass doser allows you to add pre-ground coffee directly into the espresso machine a fantastic feature for those who entertain. Simply stated, the Titanium is the coffee lovers answer to all their dreams.

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*** Product Information and Review : Sep 1, 2011