Gaggia Coffee Deluxe
Written: Mar 07 '07 (Updated Mar 07 '07)
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Pros: Solid construction, great brew every time, bar-style fixture and handle.
Cons: Needs quality ground coffee and a little bit of a knack to operate.
The Bottom Line: Bought it reconditioned and got a great machine for the money!
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| prh223's Full Review: Gaggia Coffee Deluxe Espresso Machine |
I've had experience with Gaggia machines for years and years and haven't found anything that comes close to this sort of quality in the price range. Solid chrome-plated brass hardware and a sturdy housing really makes the thing seem solid, and provides even heat distribution for a good cup of espresso.
It takes a little bit of learning to get an espresso exactly the way you want it, especially if you are grinding your own beans. Gaggia's tend to require a very fine grind and will perform poorly if you use cheap coffee. But once you figure it out it'll make a great cup every time.
I just tried using an E.S.E. pod for the first time: tasted ok, but not quite as strong as when I dose the grinds myself. Also, there wasn't as much Crema.
Still good for the morning as it is a really simple process.
As for other Gaggias that I and my family members have owned: My mom had an Espresso, which worked fine and is essentially the same insides as the Coffee. The housing was a little flimsy, however, and I'm a little rough with plastic so I chose the Coffee.
I've also had experience with the Classic and the Baby, which are almost identical besides the housing. These are both great as well, and probably a better choice if you tend to make multiple rounds of espresso at a time (They have a 3-way solenoid which makes for a drier puck and less clean-up and dripping.)
Recommended:
Yes
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