Gaggia New Baby Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
I was considering getting the New Baby after owning a Carezza for about 7 years. Is the New Baby and upgrade over the Carezza, or would I just be wasting my money?
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The Gaggia New Baby puts a new twist on a time-honored Gaggia design. A stainless steel front panel, updated control panel, and your choice of black or ivory housing create an elegant presentation for top-notch espresso brewing components. A commercial-style portafilter and group head, three-way solenoid valve, and ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) pod capability make this semi-automatic machine a versatile addition to any kitchen counter. The control panel on the Gaggia New Baby is beautiful in its sim
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James Dunn
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at 04-23-2013 11:50am
Gaggia New Baby Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
I am real confused. Do not know if the little black thingy should be in and what screen to use with ground coffee?
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A A James,
The black pin that you are asking about goes along with the double walled filter baskets. You can tell which ones they are by looking on the bottom. They are the ones with a single hole in the center. Those are also the ones that you are going to want to use with pre ground coffee, as they will give you good, consistent shots without having to worry too much about how well the coffee is ground or tamped.
Gaggia New Baby Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
Will the New Baby do well with a bottomless portafilter? I want to pair it with a grinder in the $250-280 range, and I already roast my own beans.
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techkathy The Gaggia Baby will work with a Gaggia bottomless portafilter. The bottomless portafilter is a great tool to learn proper tamping technique.
Click on the link below:
http://www.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia/gaggia-flush-bottomless-portafilter.cfm
AlabamaBob
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at 03-29-2013 9:04am
Gaggia New Baby Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
New Baby arrived last night, been playing with it ever since. I've frothed milk gloriously, and I've practiced my tamping pressure with scale and all. I have espresso leaking from the handle side of my portafilter. I've considered the manuals troubleshooting guide and I suppose it's possible I'm inserting the filter holder incorrectly, but it's lined up with the arrow. I hope the gasket/brewhead isn't dirty/worn 4 shots into it. and the rim of the filter holder is clean. Huge note, it only does this with the pressurized baskets. I thought about it and ran the commercial without a problem. Any suggestions?
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techkathy Make sure that the portafilter is on the machine snugly. There is also the possibility you are using just a little too much coffee or tamping unevenly.
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AlabamaBob I've adjusted my tamping pressure to closer to 30lbs and closer to 15lbs and still receive the same. I've also tried further the commercial basket, and it does not leak. My shot however does seem to be coming way too fast. I've tamped closer to 30 for it as well, and I'm filling the shot far too quickly (15 seconds or less for a 3 oz shot ). I'm using Lavazza Creme e Gusto pre-ground.
John Seymour
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at 03-04-2013 7:37am
Two months with my Gaggia New Baby. I really love the quality espresso I can get on a daily basis now.
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Kristen C Glad to hear you are enjoying your Gaggia New Baby!
Edward Minoff
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at 02-19-2013 3:01pm
Gaggia New Baby Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
I've had this for two years now, and it has always run excellently. No problems. Very easy to use & clean and I think it brews just as well as machines that are twice the price. I get great shots paired with my Gaggia MDF grinder. My only complaint is that it is mostly plastic, so it doesn't look...
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mjackson ♦ Edward,
I agree completely and any Gaggia will brew a very good shot especially if you haev a good grinder. I really am glad you wrote this as more people should know you don't have to spend a lot to be able to enjoy a good espresso.
Beth Howard
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at 02-17-2013 2:24pm
Gaggia New Baby Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
Between this and the Saeco Via Venezia which would you suggest overall?
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A A Beth,
Both of those machines are good machines. The Via Venezia is a pressurized portafilter, while the Gaggia has both Pressurized and Commercial baskets. If you want to learn how to tweak the brewing process to get the best shot you can, then the Gaggia would be your best bet.
theresa grieco
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at 02-06-2013 1:25pm
Gaggia New Baby Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
i am buying a new baby machine what access do i need to start
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Mary Ann Colvin Theresa, You will definitely need coffee! The tamper that is included with this machine is plastic so you may want to upgrade that. A frothing pitcher will be needed for any milk based drinks and descale is always nice to have on hand for cleaning every 3-4 months. Cheers!
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John Seymour Another nice accessory to have is an espresso brush. The angled handle makes it much easier to clean used grounds off the group head.
Hillary Schneider
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at 01-21-2013 8:13am
Gaggia New Baby Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
I've had this since christmas. The coffee is great, but that little black plastic thing you are supposed to use to make the "perfect espresso" gets lost in the dirty grinds and the garbage when I go to clean out the grinds after each use. I'm sure it's a great little plastic thing, but it takes...
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John Seymour Hello Hillary,
Make sure you are only using the "little black plastic thing" with the pressurized filters (the ones with a single hole in the bottom). If you are using the commercial style filter (the one with many holes on the bottom) do not use the "little black plastic thing". Not sure why it would get mixed in the grounds as it should be under the pressurized filter.
I hope this helps you as I have found this to be a great machine for the price.
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A A Hillary,
John is absolutely right. The black pin that you are speaking off goes along with the pressurized filter basket that takes the guess work out of grinding and tamping, giving you good quality shots consistently. If you are using the commercial basket (the one with a lot of holes in the bottom) then that pin is not needed.
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David Batson I lost my original "little black plastic thing" in the garbage the day I received my Gaggia Classic! Went and bought a knock-out box to prevent this from happening again.
Nannuraluk
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at 01-19-2013 7:13am
Gaggia New Baby Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine
I really love this machine. Entry level for a beginner like me but makes fabulous coffee. Once it arrived it only took about 4 or 5 times to pull a perfect shot. Simple directions and great info on web on how to brew perfect espresso. Only complaint is that the steam wand is a bit short- even when...
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techkathy It is a definite upgrade. The New Baby has a 3 way solenoid valve and its steam wand is on a ball joint. The water tank is also much easier to access.
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