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Cafe aroma in the homa
Review of Gaggia Classic by oldwasp

Advantages: Italian design, milk frother
Disadvantages: Cleaning coffee grind.

Gaggia ********* Achille Gaggia produced the first modern steam-less coffee machine on 5 September 1938, and are now probably the most renowned brand in the world. PRICE ******** So why pay £250 for a Gaggia Classic espresso machine. If your a coffee lover and you have been to Starbucks, Caffe Nero or one of those other trendy coffee bars, when you open the door and you get that whiff of the fresh ground coffee being served to people lounging ... Read review

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01.02.2007
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Its a "Star", but it costs "Bucks"
Review of Gaggia Classic by rickyshah

Advantages: Solid, Reliable, Stonking Coffee
Disadvantages: Pricey, my big mug wont fit it!

...(at least 15 bar). The Gaggia Classic does this in spades. Features of the Classic The Classic lies towards the top end of Gaggia's product line, and its features show that. Starting with the basics, not only is the metal body beautiful, but it’s functional too. The metal body helps to retain heat better so contributes to the standard of espresso. Also it lets the top of the machine act as a cup heater, so that when you make the espresso you make ... Read review

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20.10.2004
Gaggia Classic Design Problems
Review of Gaggia Classic by SueMagee

Advantages: Looks good and makes superb coffee.
Disadvantages: Frustrating to use and occasionally verging on the dangerous.

...the domestic machines - the Gaggia Classic - as it's a well-built basic machine with none of the frills which rarely get used and have the potential to cause problems. It will also make a cappuccino, but not a filter coffee. The Classic is also one of the most powerful domestic machines - water is forced through the ground coffee with 17.5 bar of pressure. To give you some idea of how powerful this is, my central heating operates at 1.5 bar. An ... Read review

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05.07.2005
A corner of Milan in your kitchen
Review of Gaggia Classic by anniej1543

Advantages: Quick, simple, sturdy, stylish
Disadvantages: Can lose important 'bits' if not careful

So - I lost the whoosit for steaming the milk properly and now I only use the coffee making part, heating the milk up in the microwave. But, in the Gaggia's defence, I have had it for a long, long, time (5 years plus), moved house with it as well, hence the loss of the whoosit, and I still couldn\'t get through the day without the wonderful coffee it makes for me every morning. I could also replace the whoosit direct from Gaggia's site, but I have ... Read review

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21.09.2007
CLASSIC ALL THE WAY
Review of Gaggia Classic by craigy2040

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...to use could be a Gaggia Trevi Plus or a Briel Chamionix. There is a big range of machines to choose from, so make sure you choose correct. Once you have used the machine once, you will know how to use it forever! Here is a (very detailed) list of instruction: 1. Plug your machine into the socket. You will know need to prime your machine (this means turn it on, but it also means you are preparing the machine to make your desired drink – ... Read review

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04.09.2002
Quick review of Gaggia Classic Coffee /GC 120
Review of Gaggia Classic by mjmrjp1

A strong machine with a heavy filter that will not break too easily, it takes just a couple of minutes to warm up and has high pressure to make lots of froth for cappuchinos. Idal for everyday use for an independant who can't be enticed to pay Starucks prices

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01.05.2007
Best home espresso machine I have ever had
Review of Gaggia Classic by allans1

Advantages: Looks great, heavy duty, relatively easy to use, authentic Italian, Good customer service
Disadvantages: Can be messy

...which I love. The Gaggia logo badge finishes the machines look well. I have the polished chrome plated version of this machine. It has big solid illuminated switches which are clearly laid out on the front of the machine. In using this machine I notice the high quality of the components and the machine overall. The chrome plated solid brass filter holder has a reassuringly heavy feel to it. Being solid brass the components hold the heat very well. ... Read review

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11.10.2003
Just a pretty face?
Review of Gaggia Classic by demonwriter

Advantages: Beautiful looks, robust, simple to use
Disadvantages: Are these machines really worth the money?

...a coffee maker like the Gaggia before, but was given one as a wedding present last year. We absolutely love it and it looks fantastic on our kitchen bench, but my comments on the usefulness of this item are based on the fact that we're novices to the home-espresso game. If you already own a machine like this and are looking for a new one, want a highly technical review or worship caffeine as a demi-god, then you'd probably be better off reading someone ... Read review

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15.09.2004
My Gaggia...
Review of Gaggia Classic by kiria

Advantages: Pure perfection
Disadvantages: A lot of work for a small cup of coffee....

Ive had my Gaggia for a good while now...when I first got it it was in constant use...these days it usually doesnt get used much during the week...reason being that there is a lot to clean up after and not much time to do it....easier to make a cup of instant....thought of course its not any where near the same...just a matter of lifestyle...But at the weekends it comes into its own...and is in constant use... Once you get over the initial 'how ... Read review

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21.02.2005
Quick review of Gaggia Classic
Review of Gaggia Classic by bgtune

Brilliant espresso maker Use to have a Gaggia Cubika but this new one is so much better. Has a good heavy well built feel to it . Bought it from the house of Fraser £199 with a set of cups.1/3/08 Had to run a couple of litres of water through first to clean out the system. Also found out where the flat plastic went (under drip tray) which is easy to remove without taking the stainless steel pipe off. Filling with water is a piece of cake compared to the Cubika.I use Mineral water as a preference. The steam nozzle froths the milk well and it's easy to make an excellent cappuccino. What more can you say

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08.03.2008
Top Espresso
Review of Gaggia Classic by dannypboro

Advantages: The best espresso that can be made at home. And a very good brand of machine.
Disadvantages: Very hard to get the spare parts.

...is why I chose the gaggia classic it is a strong machine with a heavy filter that will not break too easily, it takes just a couple of minutes to warm up and has a high pressure to make lots of lovely froth for those cappuchino days. the water tank holds enough water to last a couple of days when making coffee for three or four and gaggia even make their own descalor to use on the machine which makes cleaning it easy. The only one downfall I found ... Read review

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29.11.2004
Initial opinion
Review of Gaggia Classic by g0ods1

Advantages: Sturdily built
Disadvantages: Sharp edges

I went for this machine after the barista (sp?) at our local cafe recommended it. Anyway it makes much better coffee compared to my previous machine. The piece of plastic mentioned in the other (and may I say excellent) review but not in the instructions, is rectangular with the corners cut off and goes I believe underneath the top plate of the drip tray and drip tray itself. The heating time from switch on to read to use is six minutes, by which ... Read review

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14.08.2007
Quick review of Gaggia Classic
Review of Gaggia Classic by shark4life

Want make hot beverages ,without timer, without armoa switch nd has a pump espresso system then Buy the Gaggia Classic ,BUY IT NOW!

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19.12.2007

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