Gaggia 102532 Espresso-Pure Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Black

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List Price : $299.00 Price : $249.00

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The Gaggia Espresso Pure’s classic, timeless design brings style and innovation to any kitchen or workspace. Brew grounds or pods on its chrome plated brass group head and filter holder, then froth and steam milk using its Pannarello frothing wand to make a latte, cappuccino, or macchiato. With a stainless steel boiler, a passive cup warmer, and a maximum pump pressure of 15 bars, each shot is sure to be brewed at the proper temperature and pressure for a thick layer of golden crema. Priced just right for the budget conscious, the Gaggia Espresso Pure offers you a multitude of commercial-quality brewing experiences while remaining stylish and elegant.

• 1100-watt espresso machine with stainless-steel boiler and 15-bar pump
• Chrome-plated brass brew group and portafilter provide excellent temperature stability
• Accommodates ESE coffee pods or ground coffee; Pannarello steam wand; cup warmer
• Removable water tank; 3 filter baskets, coffee tamper, and coffee-measuring scoop included
• Measures 10-4/5 by 8-2/7 by 14 inches

Gaggia 102532 Espresso-Pure Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Black Reviews

Gaggia 102532 Espresso-Pure Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Black Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: A great first machine for us., January 23, 2009 By  lilybart29 (Fairbanks, AK) - See all my reviews We purchased this machine just after Christmas, and have fallen in love with it since then. We were looking at another, better-looking espresso machine, but were advised to get the Gaggia by some friends. This is our first REAL espresso machine, I had a Mr. Coffee machine years ago that worked all right, but the Gaggia Pure is head and shoulders above that one. It makes great espresso, although we are still working on getting great crema out of it...sometimes we do, sometimes we don't (this could easily be our fault). The frothing nozzle is also great, and although it's not as fancy looking as the all-stainless model we nearly bought, it is still a nice looking machine. Negatives: no warming tray, and the first shots take awhile as the machine has to warm up first. This might be true with most machines, and it's not a big deal for us. We start it up, prep the milk and cups for a few minutes, come back and its ready to go. Subsequent shots go much quicker. We would... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 37 of 48 people found the following review helpful: Feels Flimsy, Looks Ugly, Brews Badly Without Highest Grade Grinder, April 16, 2009 By  C. Kelleher "cmkelleher" (new york, ny United States) - See all my reviews       This review is from: Gaggia 102532 Espresso-Pure Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Black (Kitchen) Gaggia has a reputation for building relatively solid though finicky espresso makers. This machine is one of the new generation of Gaggias, which evidently are attempting to retreat from the reputation of solidity. This machine - the Espresso - has three iterations: the Pure (the simple black plastic cheap one), the Color (one color, red, costs more than the Pure evidently because of the color), and the Dose (which can be calibrated to deliver a fixed amount of liquid per button press, which costs even more. The units all have the same mechanicals - stainless steel boiler, roughly 3.5 ounces in size, a brass coated brewing group, and (note well) a non-pressurized 58mm "commercial" portafilter. Right out of the box, the Espresso feels cheap and flimsy. No metal in sight, and the machine (in my case the Dose) looks like a big ugly hunk of plastic. The steam control knob feels like a child's toy and is so poorly mounted on its stem that it feels like you could twist it off... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (8) 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: Easy to use + Delicious results, May 24, 2010 By  NHgirl (Keene, NH) - See all my reviews Seemed complicated at first, but is actually quite easy after the first time or two. Yummy espresso. Foaming wand makes thick, delicious foam for cappuccino. Easy to clean. The pump is quite loud when passing water for the espresso, but that's only a minute. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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