Gaggia Espresso Machines

The Father of the Modern Espresso Machine, Achille Gaggia invented the first lever piston espresso machines. . The continured dedication of Gaggia their craft has allowed the renowned Gaggia name to dominate the market and retain its position as the number 1 manufacuter of home espresso machines in Italy.



There are many different types of Gaggia espresso machines to choose from. They range in price and type so you are sure to find the right Gaggia espresso machine for you. Gaggia offers super-automatic espresso machines, semi-automatic espresso machines and the classic lever operated espresso maker. The super automatic Gaggia espresso machines inclued the Gaggia Titanium, Gaggia Synccrony, the Gaggia Compact Digital, and the Gaggia Compact. The semi-automatic include the Gaggia Classic and Gaggia Baby D. There is also the Gaggia Espresso de Luxe and Gaggia Reveloution.

The Gaggia Classic is there best selling machine. This semi automatic is almost perfection. Gaggia has also made many improvements to the Gaggia Classic over the last several years. The Gaggia Classic is definatly the best espresso machine for the money. The Gaggia has replaced the nickle plated carbon steel housing with a brushed or polished stainless steel. This produced a machine with an even more durable housing that will not rust overtime. The portafilter handle was also upgraded to include a stainless steel dispensing beak. This improved eveness of the espresso flow when split between 2 cups or shot glasses. The main design of the portafilter remained the same at 1 pound of chrome plated brass with a commercial size, 58mm diameter. Gaggia also uses a massive chrome plated brass brew group, which is where the portafilter handle locks onto. All Gaggia espresso machines received a new Pannarello style frother to replace what was known as the Turbo Frother. This wand has proved to be both easier to use, and clean. The Classic further distingushes itself by sporting a 3 way solenoid valve. This is a feature generally only found on commercial equipment. As you can tell, the Gaggia Classic is a great machine for the money.

Gaggia has for over sixty years produced the finest commercial coffee machines found in cafés the world over. Gaggia is considered by many to be the father of the modern day pump espresso machine. Gaggia, among the most popular Italian espresso manufacturers, uses commercial-grade parts in all their machines for consistently superb performance that will last for many years. Gaggia is now owned by Saeco, one of the industry's best known coffee machine and espresso machine manufacturers. According to Ernesto Illy, you need 9 bars to make great espresso, but you want to be using a machine capable of more, and these Gaggias are. If you've got some spare change laying around and want a super stylish espresso maker, check out the Achille Gaggia Espresso Maker ($1,318). The Gaggia Carezza espresso machine is one of the most popular coffee makers in the $200 price range. The Gaggia Classis, however, is a true legend in the espresso maker category.

Comments from Art in Michigan
     Posted on: 03-06-2007
     Rating: Positive

I went to Gaggia.com for a a Gaggia Classic instruction manual to download. They do not have one. Can anyone help with a spare Gaggia manual.

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