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List Price: $599.00 |
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Our Price: $569.06 |
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Customer Ratings: 4.0 (from 22 reviews) |
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Product Description
Latte anyone?The Gaggia Classic is the epitome of home espresso machines. This is the choice of the connoisseur for it's elegant style and commercial construction. Make the best espresso, cappuccino or American style latte that beats the local cafe hands down. This timeless beauty will turn anyone into a barista and highlight any kitchen environment. Available in Stainless Steel only. . |
Amazon.com Review
Combining advanced technology with a classic design, this coffee/espresso machine for making hot drinks at home includes all the benefits of a commercial system. Designed in Italy by Gaggia, one of the most respected names in the espresso industry, the unit uses standard 58 mm filters to provide ample room for brewing rich, full espresso. Its commercial-grade construction includes stainless-steel housing, a high-power 17-1/2-bar pump with a high-voltage boiler for quick warm-up times, and an independent expansion valve. A three-way solenoid valve is also included, providing immediate pressure release from the grouphead once an espresso pull is completed, allowing the portafilter to be removed and the next shot to be prepared instantly. For excellent temperature stability, its portafilters and grouphead are made of heavy-duty marine-grade brass with chrome plating. The machine works with coffee pods and is designed to deliver two cups at once. Other convenient features include a hot-water dispenser for tea, a frothing wand for crema, and a cup warmer. A single- and double-shot stainless-steel filter basket, coffee tamper, and 7-gram measuring scoop are included. Its 72-ounce water reservoir is removable for easy filling or cleaning. To keep the espresso machine clean, simply wipe it down with a damp cloth. The unit measures 14-1/4 by 8 by 9-1/2 inches. --Catie Unger |
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| Product Details |
| Binding: |
Kitchen |
| Brand: |
Gaggia |
| Color: |
Stainless Steel |
| EAN: |
0693042141017 |
| Feature: |
- 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
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| Is Autographed: |
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| Is Memorabilia: |
0 |
| Item Dimensions: |
| Height: |
1200 |
| Length: |
2500 |
| Width: |
1300 |
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| Label: |
Gaggia |
| List Price: |
| Amount: |
59900 |
| Currency Code: |
USD |
| Formatted Price: |
$599.00 |
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| Manufacturer: |
Gaggia |
| Model: |
14101 |
| Package Dimensions: |
| Height: |
1040 |
| Length: |
1780 |
| Weight: |
1840 |
| Width: |
1250 |
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| Product Group: |
Kitchen |
| Publisher: |
Gaggia |
| Studio: |
Gaggia |
| Title: |
Gaggia 14101 Classic Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel |
| UPC: |
693042141017 |
| Variation Description: |
Stainless Steel |
| Warranty: |
"JAMAICA BLUE MOUNTAIN TRADERS, LLC. Traders backs every purchase with a 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. See package for specific Manufacturer's Warrantees" |
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| Customer Reviews |
Customer Rating: 3
Review Date: 2008-12-30
0 out of 0 found this review helpful.
Summary: Buy the Rancilio Silvia instead
I was able to test this machine at Peet's (great customer service, I would have bought from them if I had wanted it). I worked as a barrista in college and I know how to make excellent espresso drinks, having made thousands. However, there was not sufficient pressure to make a single proper cappuccino. Reading the reviews of the Rancilio Silvia, I bought it instead without a test drive and was pleased how much better it works. It will make a real espresso (I like Lavazza Qualita Oro's grind, which is slightly courser than Illy's), and put good foam on enough milk for two lattes. It far outperforms the Gaggia Classic, for only a small amount more. |
Customer Rating: 5
Review Date: 2008-12-06
0 out of 0 found this review helpful.
Summary: Best Espresso Machine Under $1000
I went through about 10 different espresso machines and finally concluded that the Gaggia Classic is the best one for under $1000. I had gone through 2 KitchenAid Pro Espresso Machines and they both broke. I then exchanged it for an automatic Jura-Capresso and that got clogged. I exchanged that for a Breville espresso machine but that exploded in my kitchen. I also had a FrancisFrancis! but it could not keep up with my 2 cappuccinos a day routine. The La Pavoni Europiccola manual espresso machine looked cool but burnt the espresso everytime. I finally bought the Gaggia Classic and was completely surprised by the power it had to blast through fine espresso & its quick start up time.
This machine has a higher wattage pump than all the others in this price point. Which I think helps a lot. It's easy to clean, easy to fill with water, and I suggest steaming the milk without the provided plastic tube. THE GAGGIA CLASSIC PRODUCES CONSISTENT ESPRESSO SHOTS EVERY TIME! I know what I am getting every morning and don't have to waste coffee to get that perfect espresso shot.
Just thought I would share since I bought and used about 10 different machines and finally landed on the Gaggia Classic. You won't be disappointed. |
Customer Rating: 4
Review Date: 2008-07-09
1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
Summary: At least get this type of machine...
If you're looking to get a "real" home espresso machine, this would be the entry level to get. Enough pressure, solenoid valve, well made, stainless look. Got this when they had it for $499, must have been a special. Get this if you want a "real" ome machine that has a solenoid valve and don't want to take the time to learn how to use the Rancilio. Within a handfull of shots you will have espresso much better than Starsucks and as good as a hole-in-the-wall cafe. Beware though, buying a "real" machine will start you on the slippery slope of coffee-bean snobbery...next you'll get a burr grinder and never get pre-ground beans again. Then you'll only want boutique fresh roasted beans...I however, do not think i will home roast... |
Customer Rating: 4
Review Date: 2008-04-06
0 out of 0 found this review helpful.
Summary: Nice Machine!
This is a well built machine, does a great job of making espresso drinks, and is a pleasure to use. I investigated several automatic machines in the price range of the Gaggia, but in the final analysis, I was not willing to trade convenience for robustness of the Gaggia. The automatic machines are full of plastic parts and mechanisms that lead me to question their longevity.
Should the Gaggia fail in the future, it appears to be easily serviceable and replacement parts are readily available.
My only minor complaint is, when frothing milk, the steamer readiness indicator light occasionally goes off. I assume the reason has something to do with steam reservoir capacity.
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Customer Rating: 1
Review Date: 2008-03-21
3 out of 3 found this review helpful.
Summary: Quality/service not as hoped
Based on the reviews, I thought this would be a good choice. I wanted a unit that was well made and could handle both tamped grounds and ESE pods. Upon receipt, the build quality seems pretty high. It makes a nice espresso, but really struggles generating flow with the pods. And, alas, shortly thereafter it started to leak pretty badly around the pump. Sent back to the vendor, who informed me that none of the espresso machines that promise ESE compatibility are very good at it. Sigh. Now they tell me.
Received the unit back and for 2 months it's worked well up until the pump died. I suspect the labourious effort to force water through the ESE pods was just too much for it. So I guess I get to ship the 30 lb thing back to the east coast again for servicing.
Finally, when I purchased this unit I had a choice of vendors and I went with Wholelattlove because they promised wonderous customer support. But I have found their service dept difficult to even get ahold of. When I originally had the issue with the pump leak, they advised me to take the top off the unit, run it and see if I could spot and fix the leak. Nice. It would've been better to purchase directly from Amazon and return for replacement when it didn't work. |
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