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| Product Reviews from Amazon.com (Rating System 1 to 5) |
| Review | Rating | Last Updated | Don't expect it anytime soon, although it's an excellent espresso machine
Mine's been on order with Amazon for several months and I just got yet another notice that shipping is delayed by another month. Therefore, if you're willing to wait half a year for one, don't hesitate to order one. Well, don't hesitate too much, at least. ;)
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<br />As for the quality, it's superb! I have 2 friends with one and it still amazes me how blazing fast the Gaggia machine will produce a full load of espresso from a cold start--mere minutes. I've seen other machines take up to 15 minutes from a cold start and this is the hugest benefit besides the quality of the espresso itself. The machine has a few hoops to jump through in getting it going the first time, but it's a cinch from there on out.
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<br />IMHO, however, don't use anything but bottled water if you want consistent, high-quality, trouble-free espresso for many years w/o needing major cleaning. Why? 2 reasons:
<br />1) Even the slightest amount of chemicals (flouride, chlorine, etc.) can make quite a noticeable difference in the taste, especially with light or medium roasted beans.
<br />2) Minerals in the water accumulate over time and will convert even the easiest-to-clean machine into an expensive paper weight.
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<br />In summary, if you don't mind the long wait, this Gaggia machine is among the fastest and highest quality espresso makers under $1,000. Also, it's basically an upgraded version of their famous Classic model; it's a tad faster and easier to use. | 5 | 774 days ago | Much Better than the Breville ESP8XL it Replaced
This is a solid coffee machine. It makes great froth. Unlike a previous reviwer, I had no problems with the froth attachment. The trick is to make sure it is assembled correctly and to froth correctly. To make froth, keep the Turbo frother up close to the surface. You will actually see the frother suck in the milk and hear a hissing. To heat up the milk without making much froth, make sure the frother is below the surface so that you are no longer making froth but heating the milk instead. The machine has quality parts, a big water tank, a powerful pump, separate controls for steaming and making coffee, and a cup warmer (which you probably don't need because there are more efficient ways to hear the cups). It is easy to clean. I would only recommend getting a decent coffee grinder, obviosuly one that allows you to adjust how fine you grind the beans. | 5 | 774 days ago | Solid performance
This is the 4th espresso maker that my family has owned in the last 10 years and has proven a solid performer. My husband has spent many months in Europe (specifically Italy) during those years and has commented that this machine comes the closest to producing authentic cappuccino as any he's tried. The machine itself is heavy, but fits nicely on the counter and is relatively easy to clean. The greatest positive is that it heats and reheats the boiler rapidly. The only negative consideration is that the frothing wand sometimes works too well and froths the milk before bringing the milk temperature up to an acceptable level. | 4 | 774 days ago |
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