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(More customer reviews)This is my 5th espresso machine i've owned. I must say the picture is a bit deceiving on build quality and how flimsy the machine really is.
I was very dissappointed when i received it from Amazon. Even mre so when I brewed my first cup. Coffee was very weak and with very little crema. I then noticed online that Gaggia offered an optional cremafilter for this machine which is almost impossible to find. However when i did find one the coffee actually tasted completelly different. It suddenly had the right texture,crema and stretto enough to put a grin on my face from the satisfaction.
but the as time went on 6 months or so. the crema filter became useless when it clogged up. I got it going several times after cleaning it but it involveed to much effort and time. So at this point i'm back to the original filter that came with the machine. Which means it's very difficult to get a good cup of coffee the way i like it. and yes i've try many different blends, grinds, beans. I'm less than a year into it and i'm ready to throw in the towel and move on to another machine.
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Brew cafe-quality espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, tea, and more from the comfort of home with this semi-automatic espresso machine. Thanks to its stainless-steel boiler, passively heated cup warmer, and maximum pump pressure of 15 bars, each shot brews at the proper temperature and comes out with a thick layer of golden crema. The unit also provides a chrome-plated brass brew group and portafilter for excellent temperature stability, and the portafilter can be used with ESE coffee pods or ground coffee. Unlike many semi-automatic espresso machines, it also offers a programmable dosage button that allows for setting a preferred dosage for single and double shots of espresso. In addition, its Pannarello steam wand takes the guesswork out of frothing milk for thick cappuccinos and lattes, plus delivers hot water for tea, hot cocoa, or instant soup. Other highlights include a simple control panel, the ability to make two cups simultaneously, a large 42-ounce removable water reservoir, and impact-resistant ABS plastic housing in a classic, timeless design that brings style and innovation to any kitchen or workspace. Accessories include a single-shot, double-shot, and E.S.E. filter basket; a coffee tamper; and a coffee-measuring scoop. Designed in Italy by Gaggia, one of the most respected names in the industry, the 1100-watt espresso machine measures 10-4/5 by 8-2/7 by 14 inches.
