The Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine For Your Home

Walk into any good small kitchen appliances shop to buy an espresso machine, and the salesperson will usually point out the Gaggia Classic.

He will tell you that it’s the bestseller in the store but in fact it is pretty much the bestseller at any shop.

But is it the best choice for you?

Let’s look at it a little closer………………..

• So why is this Gaggia Classic espresso machine so popular?
• Does it really make the best homemade espresso ever?

If this is your first espresso machine, you can’t go wrong with the Classic.

• Not only is it very reasonably priced, it is very, very easy to use.
• The setup and clean up is easy.
• The Gaggia Classic looks great in your kitchen (that is no small matter).
• With looks set aside the Gaggia Classic is a well-made espresso machine that it tops off the cup with a great layer of crema.

Other Key Points Of the Gaggia Classic

1. For one it is one of the most durably built home espresso machines on the market today.
2. It so durable because it has features and parts that you would normally only find on heavy-duty commercial grade machine.
3. The most important parts in the Gaggia espresso machine are made of chrome-plated marine grade brass.
4. The heavy-duty portafilters and grouphead help make the machine extra durable, while it helps even out the temperature of the water during the espresso making process.
5. The filter basket on the Classic is full-size at 58mm. The same as in a commercial machine.
6. It features a commercial grade high-pressure pump, a heavy duty pressure release valve and a high-capacity heater that gets your espresso brewing rather quickly.
7. The stainless steel housing is durable and looks pretty nice also.

If you’re buying your machine for a small espresso family, the two shot Classic should perform admirably. For around $400, the Classic is certainly the best machine possible for that money. You’ll find that there are all kinds of coffee pods, like Starbucks, that can work with it.

For more important information on the Gaggia Classic see this review.

If there is anything negative about the Classic is the fact that they’ve made the holes in the espresso filter basket a little too small. The filter has a tendency to get clogged.

Apart from that problem, this is the perfect machine for the beginner home espresso drinker.

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