Product Features

• 1425-watt espresso machine with 17-1/2-bar pump and 64-ounce reservoir capacity
• Commercial-style chrome-plated brass grouphead and portafilter; self-priming pump
• Turbo Frother steam wand for frothed milk; simple fingertip controls; built-in cup warmer
• 2 stainless-steel filter baskets, coffee tamper, and 7-gram measuring scoop included
• Measures 25 by 13 by 12 inches; 1-year warranty

From the Editors

This is a rugged little semi-automatic espresso machine, with enough pressure to brew espresso continuously for friends and family. It is easy to use and virtually fool-proof. The thermostat keeps track of the right temperatures for brewing and for frothing, the ready light lets you know when it's good to go. As with other semi-automatic espresso machines the boiler has a heating system designed not to overheat and operation of this machine is quite easy.
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Customer Response

terrific upgrade
First, thanks for all the great reviews. This was a pretty significant cash outlay and it was great to hear what you all had to say about this machine before I took the plunge.
Like many of the other reviewers, I've been making espresso at home for some time, and upgrading my machine each time one breaks down. Having been happy with a couple of starter-level Krups models, I bought the XP4030. The espresso was not appreciably better than I'd had with my older model, and the steam nozzle was ridiculously short -- impossible to use without the foamer attachment, which would frequently pop off into the milk pitcher.
After doing more consumer review research, I landed on the Gaggia machine, & bought the Capresso 560 burr grinder to go with it. What a world of difference. I'm using the same beans as before, but the espresso I brew now is unbelievably mellow. READ the instructions &/or watch the video even if you think you know what you're doing. I was frustrated by losing pressure for frothing milk until I watched the video & realized that I was not priming the boiler as directed. D'oh. The video also helped me to figure out which setting on the grinder was the right one.
I haven't had any of the other problems people mentioned: messy portafilter (then again, I always steam milk, and I think that tends to dry out the espresso grounds by the time I go to dump them), dripping steam wand (just swing it over the drip tray until you're ready to use it, although I never notice it dripping much anyway). By the way, I never use the Turbo Frother attachment - don't seem to need it.
I couldn't be happier with this machine.

Great home espresso machine
I have enjoyed excellent espresso at home for a long time now with this Gaggia Espreso machine. I have not had any problems with it. I do routinely clean it out with the recommended boiler cleaner stuff every couple of months. I have a good burr grinder too which is important to make good espresso. I recommend this machine. I don't use the frothing part; but I did try it out twice and it worked fine.

Gaggia Espresso Machine
This is our (wife and self) 5th espresso machine in 12 years. This included De Longhis, Mr. Coffee and Capresso. Four wore out, mainly in the area where the coffee holder is inserted - never the pump (even though one was accidentally run dry all night). The last one (a Capresso semi-automatic) self-destructed when the rotating shaft snapped and the entire mechanism exploded.
The Gaggia took a few days to get used to - fineness of grind, pressure when tamping and experimentation with the "Perfect Crema" device. It now delivers reliable espresso and cappucino with very finely ground regular coffee solidly packed in, or decaf ground somewhat less finely and packed in less solidly. Both give a good crema without the "Perfect Crema" gadget.
So far we are quite pleased with this machine and would rate it as very good.

It has made excellent espresso every time; it looks good too.
The Gaggia Espresso machine works well and mine has made excellent espresso every time . It makes perfect shots at 20 seconds of pump on.
I do have a good solis burr coffee grinder. I also heat the machine 6 minutes before I use it. Then I run an empty shot to warm the group and the demitasse cups before I make my first double or single espresso. I usually make double espressos. It has worked great every time. The used grounds puck falls out as mostly one chunk. I don't use the steam wand.

The machine looks elegant in all black plastic. I prefer it over the metal covering ones which one could get a shock from if there was a loose wire. I recommend this espresso maker. I have not found any problems with it. I enjoy espresso at home every day better than I could get at the cafes. :)

Gaggia Espresso Machine-
The machine works as advertised but I was very dissapointed in the quality of construction. While I fully understood that the machine was constructed of plastic and not metal i did expect that the plastic pieces comprising the body of the machine to properly fit together. The machine was a gift and so I could not return it otherwise I WOULD HAVE!

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