Gaggia 14101 Classic Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel

    • 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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I started my espresso machine search with a review in Money magazine (of all places). In that article, the Breville 800ESXL was top rated, with the Gaggia Classic coming in second. The article rated the espresso quality of the Gaggia as better, but gave the top rating to the Breville based on the combination of quality *and* the fact that it cost about $100 less than the Gaggia. I jumped into Amazon to see what others said about the two machines. What turned me off about the Breville were the negative reviews about how the filter kept clogging, and how one person was ditching this machine and going to the Gaggia. As luck would have it, at that moment, the Gaggia machine was on sale on Amazon, by $100! So I get the machine that got the better all around reviews, for the same price as the other…a no brainer!

I’ve been very happy with the Gaggia. I admit that I’m still working on the proper mix of coffee grinding and tamping pressure, but right from the first cup (which had a perfect head of crema), I’ve been encouraged to expand my knowledge of the “science” of espresso, and feel that this machine is the right one to perfect my technique with. Unlike the Krups, this is a serious machine for people who *really* enjoy a good cup of espresso. It’s like the difference between people who “live to eat” vs. people who “eat to live”. If you’re just looking for a cup of strong coffee, throw an extra spoon of instant in your cup before you put the boiling water in. If you savor the intense taste of a perfectly brewed shot of espresso, stop here, do not pass “go”, buy this machine.

One heads up; the written instructions pretty much suck, so make sure you pop the c.d. into your computer first, and view it beginning to end…before you even start pulling all the parts out of the box. And in case you’re scratching your head wondering why they didn’t give you a power cord, it’s inside the water reservoir.

Enjoy!