What does this mean?Highlights
Quality
Remember, the internals are identical to the gaggia classic, build quality is really solid and we like the black abs plastic look.
Personally, we like illy and have also invested in some illy coffee cups to go with the gaggia machine.
It seems to release a lot of water into the milk with the steam.
I had very minor issues with the steam wand that were beyond their control and they have sorted everything in no time at all ca... Read More
Price
I have no hesitation in recommending this machine and the competitive price is a bonus.
Packaging/appearance
Very impressed with speed of delivery and quality of packaging.
After a few years of using a stovetop coffee maker i saw an offer on the gaggia and bit the bullet.
The water reservoir slotted in the back behind the portafilter.
Competitiveness
However, it does mean that it is easy to clean the holder properly - this isn't possible in competitor devices where the attenu... Read More
The controls are simple and easy to use and it feels much more solid than any competitor.
Next, i bought a gaggia baby which was very similar, but metal bodied.
The only thing left that i might do is retrofit a rancilio silvia steam wand together really good microfoam.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
good, easy, excellent, great and first. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 13.
- Previous analysis of this listing was an C grade.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 79 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 8 2021.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I wish the machine did not need a little plastic grommet a spare would help as without it the machine is useless
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The machine turned up quickly and was put away by my wife for christmas
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
On opening the package up we found a slight crease on the stainless front panel but had had it a few weeks so left it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you have a little time to prepare coffee this is quite suitable if a complete automatic one button operation is reqired this is not the machine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When it arrived the water tank was cracked but after contacting the seller and providing a photo of the damage a replacement was sent
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The only minor and its very minor issue is that while the pump and steam switches are on the front the main power button is tucked around the back
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
All it takes is careless disposal of the spent coffee grounds and hey presto the valve is lost
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This machine has a solenoid which means nothing to me but it does mean is that every time you use it about a spoonful of water drains from within the machine to the drip tray
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