Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine Review

Gaggia is designed in Italy and is an extremely popular espresso machine maker there. The Gaggia 14101 Classic Espresso Machine is their best selling model. It combines classic design with advanced technology for a machine that can make your favorite espresso makers at home. While it features professional components it has easy to use controls for almost any home barista.

What are the features of the Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine?

The stainless steel houses a powerful 17 bar pump with a high voltage boiler allows for short warm up time which helps make an espresso pull quick and easy. Once you have made an espresso pull the 3 way solenoid valve provides instant pressure release, so the next shot can be prepared. Using coffee pods you can make two cups at once. If tea is your preference, the hot water dispenser makes it easy. Included is a frothing wand for cream and a cup warmer.

14 101 is the manufacturer Gaggia Espresso easy to clean?

The brushed stainless steel housing is easy to clean with a damp cloth. Made of strong chrome plated brass high seas degree holder and head of the group are easy to clean, temperature stable and sustainable. The water tank contains 72 ounces of water and can be removed for easy cleaning and filling. Included with espresso coffee machine Gaggia Classic is a single shot and double stainless steelfilter baskets, coffee tamper and measuring scoop.

What do people think of this machine?

Most of the Gaggia Classic Espresso Machines were positive. Over 70% of the users enjoyed it. While some were disappointed with the instructions, they also stated the machine is fairly easy to learn. Within a few attempts you will know how to make espresso just the way you like.

Is the Gaggia Classic good for beginners?

The frothing wand is designed to make it very easy for beginners to froth milk. The extra attachments to the wand are what make it easy to froth milk, yet these same attachment complicate cleaning. Many home baristas replaced the frothing wand with one from Rancilio Silvia using the nut from Gaggia.

What was the overall opinion of the Gaggia?

The biggest complaint was if the machine arrived broken, Gaggia was hard to reach. Otherwise the complaints that exist were varied other than the froth wand being for beginners and a bit hard to clean. Many users said this was not the first time they bought the Gaggia Classic saying it was a great machine for the price that offers a very authentic Italian flavor.

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