Gaggia Classic and MDF Brew-Ready Pack

Name: Gaggia Classic and MDF Brew-Ready Pack
Brand: Gaggia
SKU: GACLASGRDPK-WLL
Price: 579.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

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Gaggia Classic Pro Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

By: Gaggia

The Gaggia Classic Pro improves on the decades old reputation of its predecessor. With an updated commercial steam wand, rocker switches, temperature ready lights, and a streamlined frame, the 100% Italian made Gaggia Classic Pro is the best entry-level espresso machine on the market.

$449.00

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Indulge yourself this season with our Gaggia Classic & MDF Brew-Ready Package. Featuring the iconic Gaggia Classic in brushed stainless steel and the always reliable MDF burr grinder, this collection has been designed with the coffee lover in mind.

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Kate H.

10/10/18

grinder box came torn, but

grinder box came torn, but the folks at WLL have been super helpful and otherwise works well

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Christopher H.

09/28/18

Amazing Duo

After much research online, I decided that the Gaggia Classic and MDF were the perfect setup for me to get into quality espresso brewing and I have no regrets. The great price in comparison to other devices leaves me feeling like I made the right choice. I wake up excited to use this machine. Quality is fantastic on the Classic and I feel it offers many years of service. The foamer works as many say it does; it is simply OK. The satisfactory foaming ability is far outweighed by the performance and quality of the espresso shots and high quality group handle. I do also appreciate Gaggia including a pressure filter as sometimes I do need to make pre-ground decaf for some family member and it does a great job at extracting as much as it can from pre-ground coffee.
The MDF is fantastic at what it does however it could improve in some areas. The MDF can be a bit noisy and a bit on the slower side but I can't complain because the results and price of the machine are wonderful. The doser lever could have better ability to spring back and it could benefit from some low-cost rubber feet as it tends to slide around on my countertops (easily remedied by adding small sticky rubber pads to the bottom.)
In the end, I am extremely happy with investing this kind of money into my first espresso machine. Worth every penny.

J

James M.

05/04/15

Super Good

I purchased the Gaggia Classic and Gaggia MDF grinder combination from Whole Latte Love about two years ago. Once I dialed in the optimum grind, and figured the best quantum of coffee, and best tamp pressure... well... PERFECT SHOTS EVERY TIME. I have personally made a serious study of good espresso, and was trained in pulling shots by an Italian Barista at a very famous restaurant in London, UK. I have enjoyed Espresso across Italy, Austria, Germany, and France; so I consider myself fairly well informed and experienced at what constitutes a good shot of espresso.

The Gaggia Classic and MDF allow me to make CONSISTENTLY EXCELLENT SHOTS of espresso on a daily basis. I am, therefore, living in Espresso Heaven. It has a commercial size and grade brew group and portafilter and this is ESSENTIAL to repeated success using the standard (NOT pressurized) filter baskets. The frothing wand works very well, making thick, fluffy, and persistent foam for cappuccinos and macchiato. I don't do Lattes... that much milk overruns the coffee.

Solid, well made, consistent, and excellent results. I have used more home and commercial types of espresso machine than I can remember and this is as good as it gets - commercial grade results in a home machine.

I will buy another immediately if it ever fails me.

Just MY take ... James in Michigan

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Connoisseur

What do you like best about this product?
Solid, well made, consistent results. Once you dial in the correct grind, amount, and tamp... perfetto.
Also... I am pleased with the after-sale service provided by Whole Latte Love.

Do you have any helpful tips for using this product?
Throw the pressurized baskets away. They bully the coffee and wreck the natural crema by spurting it out through a tiny single hole - which makes big bubbles, and kills the natural cream of the coffee. Once you dial in the correct, amount, grind, and tamp pressure, you will get excellent espresso on a regular basis. Take the time to learn how it works. Watch the video on the Gaggia web site and practice, making small adjustments, until you get the same results - because you CAN !

Good luck.

J

Jo w.

02/24/14

15 years and counting

I've owned this pair about 15 years and while I thought it expensive at the time, the endurance record for this machine is awesome. We try to keep descaling but even with being erratic with that, the machine is still going strong. The steamer knob just broke which is why I'm on this site to get a replacement. We use the machine daily for at least 2 cups of coffee but more often 4 cups/day. I rarely make Latte's with the steam wand and that would be my only complaint is that wand is a puzzle after taking it apart to clean it after use. Somehow we get it back together so it works the next time. There is some art to making a perfect cup using the correct grind and accurate pressure to tamp to get a 25 sec. brew but with good coffee, it's not difficult to master. I would get another Gaggia if this one breaks down and am considering one for a housewarming gift for my daughter so when I go to visit her, I can have a decent Americano without paying so much. The Gaggia Classic Espresso machine really saved us money and paid for itself within a year. I highly recommend both these items, especially now that the price is less now than when I bought them years ago.

What do you like best about this product?
Consistency and dependability

J

Jesse C.

12/14/09

The Classic is my 4th espresso maker.

The Classic is my 4th espresso maker. Every one has gotten better. I now get shots consistently as good or better the I can buy. To make a noticable improvement will probably take a lot of expense. It is only a single boiler so latte's take a bit of time. I make 2 sets of shots the heat to foam/froth and make foam for 2. I wish that I had found this machine years before I did. The brewing hardware is well designed and gives consistent results. I use filtered water. Excellent product.

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Gaggia Classic and MDF Brew-Ready Pack

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