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Review Submitted by
Almir Velagic on 10/28/2008
| User Ratings Out of 5 | |
| Overall Rating: | 4 |
| Ease of Use: | 5 |
| Espresso Quality: | 4 |
| Steaming Ability: | 4 |
| Construction: | 5 |
| Price Value: | 5 |
| Instructions: | 5 |
| Average | 4.6 |
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This machine is not for beginners as they will most likely get pretty discouraged at the first dozen of pulls that they do. It does require some expertise to get a perfect shot. (Pods make it a little easier). It does produce fabulous shots and will last you a long long time if you care for it. The machine is a little messy and can require some patience but for the price you really do get the Gaggia's finest inner workings. I would say in the price range it gives the best overall quality of craftsmanship and delivery of espresso.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
1 - 6 months
What's Best About this Product?
Very straight forward in terms of setup and use. It does require tinkering with the amount of coffee and setup but that's expected of any semi-automatic machines. The machine warms up quickly so I can get a quick shot right before I leave for work. Its also very stylish it blends in nicely in the kitchen.
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
Once you find a perfect balance of: Type of coffee, grind, amount used and how you pack it try to remember it because in my mind that is really what determines the perfect "Krema" :) and best tasting shot that isn't bitter or too watered down. Once you nailed that portion just do a slight countdown in your head to shut off the brewing process and voila. It's not rocket science. Enjoy the experience. If you want to learn to make Mud coffee let me know. Mud Coffee can be just as strong as espresso if not stronger.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Connoisseur
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Lavazza, Illy, Gourmet Coffee's from Trader Giottos.
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
The Milk Frother. It's a little short and even though it does do the job I always preferred the high speed stirred to make foam. I use Soy milk so the stirring frother is cleaner and quicker to use.
Some of the Other Machines I've Used:
Krups (A little steam engine that could :) but died), Seaco.
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
Turkish Coffee Manual Hand Grinder. It gets the coffee to almost powder form. It can be adjusted to grind less aggressively. I make both espresso and Bosnian/Turkish Mud Coffee so one can say I drink a LOT of it during the day.
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