Product Features

• Burr grinder with 50-mm tempered-steel grinding burrs and 34 grind settings
• 120-watt motor plus gear-reduction system provides quiet operation and reduced static build-up
• Impact-resistant plastic housing; 8-ounce ground-coffee container; 10-ounce bean hopper
• Easy-to-use pull-lever doser dispenses ground coffee directly into filter holder
• Measures 20 by 14 by 14 inches; 1-year warranty

From the Editors

The Gaggia MDF Grinder is a commercial grade burr grinder equal to those found in Europe's espresso bars and restaurants. Automatic dosing allows a premeasured amount of ground coffee to drop directly into the filter holder. Pull the lever once for one cup espresso, or twice for 2 cups. Precision-machined grinding burrs can be easily adjusted for 39 different degrees of fineness. The large hopper holds 10 ounces of coffee beans. Easy to use and perfect results are achieved each time.
Product Description

Accessories for the Gaggia 8002 MDF Burr Grinder with Doser, Black Model 8002

Gaggia 37002 The Coffee Espresso Machine, Grey

Customer Response

Plastic that breaks
Gaggia, Italian for "plastic that breaks." We've had this grinder for a few months and a piece of plastic broke off of the doser gear. Now it is extremely difficult to get the ground coffee out of the machine. We also have one of the Gaggia Espresso machines -- the steamer wand broke recently, also plastic. Otherwise, both machines have done a good job.

Perfect Grinder
I've had this grinder for about two years, purchased about six months after a Gaggia Carezza. Together they create wonderful espresso, lattes, and mochas.

not adaptable
I bought this grinder as part of a total coffee upgrade for my kitchen. Unfortunately, not all the pieces were Gaggia, and the portafilter for my Saeco espresso maker would not fit the doser bracket. The grinder did a fine job with the coffee, but I returned it because I couldn't use it in my kitchen. I would have appreciated knowing before hand that the doser would only hold a specific size espresso portafilter baskets. Buyer beware.

Someone Slap Me For Waiting So Long..!!!
After constantly reading that a blade grinder shouldn't be used & waiting because I thought I was making as perfect a grind as any "MDF" grinder I finally received an "MDF" as a gift. Well, I immediately unwrapped it & ran a test grind through (set on number 7) & thought that was to fine so I threw it away. Ran another batch (set @ 6) and used that to make an espresso shot. Boy Oh Boy, was I ever wrong. The shot came out with twice the crema I had ever gotten before, the favor & taste of the espresso was out of this world. It was like I had used a completely different espresso bean. It was so smooth & sweet, without any bitterness.. Now I'm embarrassed that I even bragged to my friends that I could make an espresso as good as any Starbucks. I was totally wrong then, I won't be now, not with this great grinder.. Only negative I've found so far is that it's rather loud but what grinder won't be when its churning out such a fine grind.. Also, keep a paper napkin under it so you can easily catch any loose grounds.

Great grinder = superb espresso
I've had my own espresso machines for years, but I could never could get a draw with the same flavor and crema as my favorite coffee shops (Vivace and Cafe Ladro, both in Seattle). Even when I'd buy the same beans they use, it never tasted as good.

All that changed when I purchased this grinder. It took a couple of tries to get the setting perfect (4, right now) and to re-learn how hard to tamp the coffee... but I am now a barista. I get a lovely dark espresso with a beautiful golden crema (with which I can make interesting patterns when I pour the foam).

Since I just grind one double-shot serving at a time, I'm not sure I needed the doser--but it works well and I really like it. Put a paper towel under the unit to pick up the stray grinds dropped when dosing, to clean the foam off of the steam nozzle, and to wipe down anything else when you're done.

My only complaint is that I wish the unit had soft rubber feet to dampen vibration... it would be even quieter! I've been planning to stick some on.

For $199, this appliance is absolutely a bargain for making excellent espresso!

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