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| Product Reviews from Amazon.com (Rating System 1 to 5) |
| Review | Rating | Last Updated | good espresso, lukewarm milk
I like this machine, and it makes great espresso. However, it is noisy and I wish I could get the milk hotter. Perhaps it is just operator error, but I can't get the milk hot enough for my liking. If your only interest is perfect espresso and you don't really care about hot milk, this machine is a good choice. | 3 | 769 days ago | Superb value, nice design, some corners cut
After calculating exactly how much money I've forked over to Starbuck$ in the last 4 years in exchange for burnt-coffee-flavored milk, I decided to look for a tastier, "wordlier", yet money-saving option. I did give the Nespresso machines a hard look (those use a metal capsule and they are quick, clean, and the coffee tastes quite good), but I eventually decided against them because the capsules are somewhat expensive ($0.50/piece plus shipping), and only available in a few different "beans". A regular espresso machine, such as this Gaggia model, opens up the world of exotic coffees and the pleasure of preparing them.
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<br />On to the machine. The black-and-silver design of this device would blend in nicely in a modern kitchen; I personally think it's quite stylish. Sadly though, the black plastic of which it is made is of the shiny kind, which does not only show every smudge or drop of water, but scratches easily when you so much as wipe it with a dry paper towel (think ipod nano). The drip tray is quite flimsy; not a problem but just screams "cheap". The only badly designed piece is the cup warmer: it's situated in the back half of the (slightly slanted) top, which barely gets lukewarm - unlike the front half which does get hot, but can't be used because it's rounded and your cups would fall off. Again, this is not really a problem, as you can just use hot water to preheat your cups, but it makes you think that perhaps they shouldn't advertise that feature.
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<br />Two things surprised me very positively. It's very easy to fill the machine with water; you just slide out the container to the left, even while you're making espresso. The other surprise was the milk frother. The steam "pipe" has a plastic attachment to it which contains air channels; some ingenious solution which ends up making perfectly frothed milk. A reviewer claimed that it doesn't heat up the milk enough; I cannot verify that statement, but then I only prepare small amounts of milk, en | 5 | 769 days ago | Works great!
I am not much for writing reviews, but I will say that I have had this machine for a year and it works perfectly. Along with the MDF Burr Grinder, I make incredible mochas. Worth every penny! | 5 | 769 days ago | Gaggia Evolution is great
Don't waste your money on the cheap ones, this one is a solid, well built unit that does what it's supposed to do. I've been through two others over the years - this is the real deal. | 5 | 769 days ago | Nice machine
I was no expert at making Cappuccino so relied on these reviews before purchasing before Christmas. Had an older cheaper brand which was difficult to use - which is why I really didn't use it. Fortunately, my unit arrived intact. This machine is built well and relatively easy to use. Frothing the milk is a snap. Now I can make excellent Cappuccino. | 5 | 769 days ago |
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