The Gaggia Classic Pro - The all new Gaggia Classic Pro improved model with an updated commercial steam wand, rocker switches, temperature ready lights, and a new body frame. The all new 2017 Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine - the all new elegant Gaggia Classic combines advanced technology with a classic design, this coffee/espresso machine for making hot drinks at home includes all the benefits of a commercial system. Designed in Italy by Gaggia, one of the most respected names in the espresso industry. Gaggia Classic Pump Coffee / Espresso Maker uses standard 58 mm filters to provide ample room for brewing rich, full espresso. Its commercial-grade construction includes stainless-steel housing, a high-power 17.5 bar pump with a high-voltage boiler for quick warm-up times, and an independent expansion valve.
The Gaggia Classic Pro - The all new Gaggia Classic Pro improved model with an updated commercial steam wand, rocker switches, temperature ready lights, and a new body frame. The all new 2017 Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine - the all new elegant Gaggia Classic combines advanced technology with a classic design, this coffee/espresso machine for making hot drinks at home includes all the benefits of a commercial system. Designed in Italy by Gaggia, one of the most respected names in the espresso industry. Gaggia Classic Pump Coffee / Espresso Maker uses standard 58 mm filters to provide ample room for brewing rich, full espresso. Its commercial-grade construction includes stainless-steel housing, a high-power 17.5 bar pump with a high-voltage boiler for quick warm-up times, and an independent expansion valve.
The Gaggia Classic Pro - The all new Gaggia Classic Pro improved model with an updated commercial steam wand, rocker switches, temperature ready lights, and a new body frame. The all new 2017 Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine - the all new elegant Gaggia Classic combines advanced technology with a classic design, this coffee/espresso machine for making hot drinks at home includes all the benefits of a commercial system. Designed in Italy by Gaggia, one of the most respected names in the espresso industry. Gaggia Classic Pump Coffee / Espresso Maker uses standard 58 mm filters to provide ample room for brewing rich, full espresso. Its commercial-grade construction includes stainless-steel housing, a high-power 17.5 bar pump with a high-voltage boiler for quick warm-up times, and an independent expansion valve.
The Gaggia Classic Pro - The all new Gaggia Classic Pro improved model with an updated commercial steam wand, rocker switches, temperature ready lights, and a new body frame. The all new 2017 Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine - the all new elegant Gaggia Classic combines advanced technology with a classic design, this coffee/espresso machine for making hot drinks at home includes all the benefits of a commercial system. Designed in Italy by Gaggia, one of the most respected names in the espresso industry. Gaggia Classic Pump Coffee / Espresso Maker uses standard 58 mm filters to provide ample room for brewing rich, full espresso. Its commercial-grade construction includes stainless-steel housing, a high-power 17.5 bar pump with a high-voltage boiler for quick warm-up times, and an independent expansion valve.
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Gaggia RI9380/46 E24 Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel
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originally posted on wholelattelove.com
This is my first upgrade to real espresso making. Previously I had a cheap appliance with a pressurized portafilter and let's just say a 'safety first' steam wand.I've had the Gaggia Classic Pro for a week now, and am pulling fairly nice shots at about 30s with lots of crema. The internals are stock except for the IMS nanoscreen. Cosmetically, I ordered the wood knob and matching portafilter handle. They really make the machine look much more luxe than the stock plastic ones.I've used a bottomless single wall portafilter exclusively, and was able to pull good shots (no channelling) on about the third try. Still dialing in my grind.Check out the video on pre-infusing and steaming for useful tips!
originally posted on wholelattelove.com
I have owned espresso machines, most of my life. I bought many of them from Whole latte love. I've owned a couple of Rancilio Silvia's I have owned a couple of Gaggia classics, and now a classic pro. The latest, being a Gaggia pro is a disaster. The machine will be two years old in about a month. I've had the solenoid valve out at least five times to clean it because it keeps getting blocked. I decalcify my machines regularly and use filtered water and still I have an endless problem with the solenoid valve getting clogged. And now the solenoid valve isn't working, the part is on order. It leaks steam constantly. I had a steam valve fail on me and have to get replaced. For that and for the replacement for the solenoid valve and both were back ordered. The steam ... MoreI have owned espresso machines, most of my life. I bought many of them from Whole latte love. I've owned a couple of Rancilio Silvia's I have owned a couple of Gaggia classics, and now a classic pro. The latest, being a Gaggia pro is a disaster. The machine will be two years old in about a month. I've had the solenoid valve out at least five times to clean it because it keeps getting blocked. I decalcify my machines regularly and use filtered water and still I have an endless problem with the solenoid valve getting clogged. And now the solenoid valve isn't working, the part is on order. It leaks steam constantly. I had a steam valve fail on me and have to get replaced. For that and for the replacement for the solenoid valve and both were back ordered. The steam valve took a month and I still have not received my notification that they even have the solenoid valve in yet and that has been 10 days. I will never buy a Gaggia again. I make usually about 10 shots of espresso a day, I use a commercial burr grinder, I use filtered water, and I decalcify motion machine regularly. This should not have happened. I will say hats off to Whole latte love for all the help they've given me, and they're unbelievably good videos about how to repair and take things apart. What I buy in the future I'm not sure, but I know I'll buy it from them.
originally posted on anthonysespresso.com
Love the gaggia classic pro. We actually received the stainless steel one as the white was not available after we ordered and it looks great too. Simplicity of the machine was a factor in our choice and it’s very easy to use. get a good grinder and learn to use the non-pressurized basket, it makes great espresso. Excellent step up from our old oster plastic espresso maker. Buy a better tamper as the one included is light plastic and not great. Make sure you get a frothing pitcher. We don’t Steam milk a lot but it has very good pressure and temperature. Early on we lost steam pressure but following the descaling instructions fixed it. Give the machine some time to warm up in the morning and don’t race to make coffee as soon as temperature light comes on. If making ... MoreLove the gaggia classic pro. We actually received the stainless steel one as the white was not available after we ordered and it looks great too. Simplicity of the machine was a factor in our choice and it’s very easy to use. get a good grinder and learn to use the non-pressurized basket, it makes great espresso. Excellent step up from our old oster plastic espresso maker. Buy a better tamper as the one included is light plastic and not great. Make sure you get a frothing pitcher. We don’t Steam milk a lot but it has very good pressure and temperature. Early on we lost steam pressure but following the descaling instructions fixed it. Give the machine some time to warm up in the morning and don’t race to make coffee as soon as temperature light comes on. If making Americano we use a kettle on the stove as I personally haven’t dialled in the temperature of dispensed hot water and refilling the gaggia reservoir all the time is harder than filling the kettle. Really great choice for us!
Gaggia RI9380/46 E24 Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel
Delivery between 13–17 June $13.97
Gaggia RI9380/46 E24 Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel
Delivery between 14–18 June $8.45
Gaggia RI9380/46 Classic Evo Pro Espresso Machine and Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean
Free delivery between 15–19 June
Gaggia RI9380/46 Classic Evo Pro Espresso Machine and Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean
Delivery between 16–18 June $14.35
Gaggia RI9380/46 Classic Evo Pro Espresso Machine and Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean
Delivery between 13–17 June $14.11
This is my first upgrade to real espresso making. Previously I had a cheap appliance with a pressurized portafilter and let's just say a 'safety first' steam wand.I've had the Gaggia Classic Pro for a week now, and am pulling fairly nice shots at about 30s with lots of crema. The internals are stock except for the IMS nanoscreen. Cosmetically, I ordered the wood knob and matching portafilter handle. They really make the machine look much more luxe than the stock plastic ones.I've used a bottomless single wall portafilter exclusively, and was able to pull good shots (no channelling) on about the third try. Still dialing in my grind.Check out the video on pre-infusing and steaming for useful tips!
I have owned espresso machines, most of my life. I bought many of them from Whole latte love. I've owned a couple of Rancilio Silvia's I have owned a couple of Gaggia classics, and now a classic pro. The latest, being a Gaggia pro is a disaster. The machine will be two years old in about a month. I've had the solenoid valve out at least five times to clean it because it keeps getting blocked. I decalcify my machines regularly and use filtered water and still I have an endless problem with the solenoid valve getting clogged. And now the solenoid valve isn't working, the part is on order. It leaks steam constantly. I had a steam valve fail on me and have to get replaced. For that and for the replacement for the solenoid valve and both were back ordered. The steam ... MoreI have owned espresso machines, most of my life. I bought many of them from Whole latte love. I've owned a couple of Rancilio Silvia's I have owned a couple of Gaggia classics, and now a classic pro. The latest, being a Gaggia pro is a disaster. The machine will be two years old in about a month. I've had the solenoid valve out at least five times to clean it because it keeps getting blocked. I decalcify my machines regularly and use filtered water and still I have an endless problem with the solenoid valve getting clogged. And now the solenoid valve isn't working, the part is on order. It leaks steam constantly. I had a steam valve fail on me and have to get replaced. For that and for the replacement for the solenoid valve and both were back ordered. The steam valve took a month and I still have not received my notification that they even have the solenoid valve in yet and that has been 10 days. I will never buy a Gaggia again. I make usually about 10 shots of espresso a day, I use a commercial burr grinder, I use filtered water, and I decalcify motion machine regularly. This should not have happened. I will say hats off to Whole latte love for all the help they've given me, and they're unbelievably good videos about how to repair and take things apart. What I buy in the future I'm not sure, but I know I'll buy it from them.
Love the gaggia classic pro. We actually received the stainless steel one as the white was not available after we ordered and it looks great too. Simplicity of the machine was a factor in our choice and it’s very easy to use. get a good grinder and learn to use the non-pressurized basket, it makes great espresso. Excellent step up from our old oster plastic espresso maker. Buy a better tamper as the one included is light plastic and not great. Make sure you get a frothing pitcher. We don’t Steam milk a lot but it has very good pressure and temperature. Early on we lost steam pressure but following the descaling instructions fixed it. Give the machine some time to warm up in the morning and don’t race to make coffee as soon as temperature light comes on. If making ... MoreLove the gaggia classic pro. We actually received the stainless steel one as the white was not available after we ordered and it looks great too. Simplicity of the machine was a factor in our choice and it’s very easy to use. get a good grinder and learn to use the non-pressurized basket, it makes great espresso. Excellent step up from our old oster plastic espresso maker. Buy a better tamper as the one included is light plastic and not great. Make sure you get a frothing pitcher. We don’t Steam milk a lot but it has very good pressure and temperature. Early on we lost steam pressure but following the descaling instructions fixed it. Give the machine some time to warm up in the morning and don’t race to make coffee as soon as temperature light comes on. If making Americano we use a kettle on the stove as I personally haven’t dialled in the temperature of dispensed hot water and refilling the gaggia reservoir all the time is harder than filling the kettle. Really great choice for us!
Nothing compares to this for the price. Paired with a decent grinder and some dialing in with the help of a scale, I'm getting consistent quality shots. The steam is surprisingly powerful and can create perfectly textured milk with some practice. Some gripes: the stock portafilter feels cheap compared to the rest of the machine (which is very solid and nicely built). There is not a lot of clearance for a cup between the drip tray and portafilter spouts, particularly if using a scale (looking to get a bottomless portafilter to address this). The steam wand is a little too rigid (fixed rotation rather than a ball joint). Overall, the machine far exceeds what anyone should expect for the price and I would recommend it in a heartbeat for a first machine. Dispatch and ... MoreNothing compares to this for the price. Paired with a decent grinder and some dialing in with the help of a scale, I'm getting consistent quality shots. The steam is surprisingly powerful and can create perfectly textured milk with some practice. Some gripes: the stock portafilter feels cheap compared to the rest of the machine (which is very solid and nicely built). There is not a lot of clearance for a cup between the drip tray and portafilter spouts, particularly if using a scale (looking to get a bottomless portafilter to address this). The steam wand is a little too rigid (fixed rotation rather than a ball joint). Overall, the machine far exceeds what anyone should expect for the price and I would recommend it in a heartbeat for a first machine. Dispatch and delivery within Brisbane was very quick; I cannot fault the experience with Alternative Brewing at all.
My new Classic Pro arrived an hour ago. It was straightforward to unbox and set up, simple to connect the reservoir water filter, and just like that, it's dialed in.I cut my teeth on a 1991 Gaggia Classic my father-in-law gave me in 2018. It was a good machine to learn on, from making coffee to discovering how to do upgrades and repairs. So it was an easy decision to go with this upgraded version; it is a solid step up.Besides adding the BWT Bestcup water filter package, I upgraded some of the stock parts. I bought a Gaggia bottomless portafilter, an excellent tool for learning how to pull better shots. Also swapped out the filter basket and shower screen for IMS's 15g basket & nanoquartz screen for the shower holding plate. Plus, a new silicone group gasket; the ... MoreMy new Classic Pro arrived an hour ago. It was straightforward to unbox and set up, simple to connect the reservoir water filter, and just like that, it's dialed in.I cut my teeth on a 1991 Gaggia Classic my father-in-law gave me in 2018. It was a good machine to learn on, from making coffee to discovering how to do upgrades and repairs. So it was an easy decision to go with this upgraded version; it is a solid step up.Besides adding the BWT Bestcup water filter package, I upgraded some of the stock parts. I bought a Gaggia bottomless portafilter, an excellent tool for learning how to pull better shots. Also swapped out the filter basket and shower screen for IMS's 15g basket & nanoquartz screen for the shower holding plate. Plus, a new silicone group gasket; the stock one feels very stiff.I strongly recommend investing in a good grinder. I have the Baratza Sette 270Wi. Awesome features, looks cool, and it weighs the shot and does multiple grind sizes, from espresso to Aeropress to drip. This is definitely worth the investment.Like all my other purchases, the WLL ordering process and delivery were effortless. Additionally, y'all's educational videos have been exceptional.Looking forward to enjoying this machine for many years to come.
The Gaggia Classic Pro is a great entry level machine for those that prefer the manual experience i.e. it's either brewing, or not. It's important to go into this knowing that your grind size, dose and timing will be important to keep track of to get a great shot of espresso.Out of the box, the 15 bars of pressure can be less forgiving than the standard 9 bars seen on other machines. Additionally, the temperature can be inconsistent. This is especially true for steaming. It's not a big deal when making a single cappuccino, but the small nature of the boiler will give you a very small window to get the right steam pressure for the milk. These things can be avoided using techniques and timings, but it's something to keep in mind if someone would prefer something that ... MoreThe Gaggia Classic Pro is a great entry level machine for those that prefer the manual experience i.e. it's either brewing, or not. It's important to go into this knowing that your grind size, dose and timing will be important to keep track of to get a great shot of espresso.Out of the box, the 15 bars of pressure can be less forgiving than the standard 9 bars seen on other machines. Additionally, the temperature can be inconsistent. This is especially true for steaming. It's not a big deal when making a single cappuccino, but the small nature of the boiler will give you a very small window to get the right steam pressure for the milk. These things can be avoided using techniques and timings, but it's something to keep in mind if someone would prefer something that "just works".As for the build, the machine itself was great. It is solid and doesn't feel cheap. It might be a bit difficult to lock the portafilter in and out at first, but it'll "break in" so no worries there. In my case however, I did have a minor issue with the drip tray. Although the box and everything else was in great condition, the drip tray was bent out of shape. I had to hammer it back into shape for it to fit. In addition, the drip tray's metal is VERY SHARP. I keep cutting myself when trying to empty it (when grabbing it by the designated holes). A bit annoying in my opinion.Overall, I would recommend the Gaggia Classic Pro for those that don't mind learning how to work with it. Some after market mods make this relatively inexpensive machine into an absolute beast. But out of the box, it does the job as long as you know how to work around its quirks.
First real machine in a long while. Impressed so far. Solid build quality, it feels closer to a commercial machine than most in this price bracket. Performance wise it is easy to operate and once you run it a few times, you can make a great espresso drink. The included portafilter is well made and is at the more idea 58mm. The steam wand works well providing you get your technique down. Making cappuccinos or flat whites is a fairly smooth process from brewing to steaming. Also appreciate that you can easily see the water level and fill it from the top.My only real gripe is a small one. The tamp included is pure garbage. I mean it does not even fit the 58mm basket. I wasn't expecting much, but it should at least FIT the basket included, not have like 2-3mm play on ... MoreFirst real machine in a long while. Impressed so far. Solid build quality, it feels closer to a commercial machine than most in this price bracket. Performance wise it is easy to operate and once you run it a few times, you can make a great espresso drink. The included portafilter is well made and is at the more idea 58mm. The steam wand works well providing you get your technique down. Making cappuccinos or flat whites is a fairly smooth process from brewing to steaming. Also appreciate that you can easily see the water level and fill it from the top.My only real gripe is a small one. The tamp included is pure garbage. I mean it does not even fit the 58mm basket. I wasn't expecting much, but it should at least FIT the basket included, not have like 2-3mm play on both sides making using it even temporarily an exercise is pure frustration.Great little machine, I can see why they are so popular. With some mods you can really push what it can do.
When everyone says "this is a starter/ beginner espresso machine", they mean it probably needs at least $200 worth of upgrades to make it useable.Before I jump in, make sure you have a grinder up to the task. I 100% don't blame Gaggia for this cost, but mine wasn't, so I grabbed a refurb Baratza Sette 30 ($190) and 270 Series Adjustment Assembly ($90). General consensus was the 270 is the cheapest entry point if your focus is half decent espresso drinks and I agree. Minimum cost of other machines seems to be $300-400.I'm guessing most people buying this machine will be making espresso, or espresso milk drinks from beans. So, two of the portafilter baskets included are useless right out of the gate (1) the pressurized basket (if you're using this, buying ... MoreWhen everyone says "this is a starter/ beginner espresso machine", they mean it probably needs at least $200 worth of upgrades to make it useable.Before I jump in, make sure you have a grinder up to the task. I 100% don't blame Gaggia for this cost, but mine wasn't, so I grabbed a refurb Baratza Sette 30 ($190) and 270 Series Adjustment Assembly ($90). General consensus was the 270 is the cheapest entry point if your focus is half decent espresso drinks and I agree. Minimum cost of other machines seems to be $300-400.I'm guessing most people buying this machine will be making espresso, or espresso milk drinks from beans. So, two of the portafilter baskets included are useless right out of the gate (1) the pressurized basket (if you're using this, buying pre-ground, you wasted money on a real espresso machine), (2) the single shot non-pressurized basket (I'm biased because I never pull singles, even for pure espresso, maybe others find this useful).The main reason I complain about two of out of the three included baskets is the one non-pressurised double porta basket included is troublesome to use. I find the one included not big enough for the recommended 18-21 grams of ground coffee to pull a double shot. Sites like Whole Latte Love do sell replacement baskets such as the IMS Baristapro line of 18/ 20/ 22g baskets. Sure, the nanotech coating etc., is nice, but the reason I now need this first $30 upgrade is Gaggia didn't provide a double shot basket of sufficient size.Next up, lets talk about the process of making espresso. After struggling to fill the double non-pressurised basket with enough coffee, comes the war of wrestling the portafilter into the machine. This leads into our next mandatory upgrade of the Caffewerks Silicone Group Gasket (perhaps if Gaggia provided a double non-pressurised basket of sufficient size as mentioned above, this wouldn't be an issue?). Anyway, it's nice that this upgrade would provide a longer lasting component than the standard gasket, but this becomes mandatory to prevent the constant struggle of forcing the portafilter into the machine, making it nearly impossible to keep the puck intact and risking damage to the machine every time.I can't blame Gaggia for including a plastic tamper, as this seems to be standard practice, but I do have to ask: why bother? Either someone has a (real) tamper/ leveller already, or they need to buy one. Using the plastic tamper adds to the drama of pulling a decent shot with this unit.To be honest, until I get (at least) the above upgrades, I feel like I can't comment properly on the actually quality of the espresso I'm pulling. Already, I feel like the pressure is too high, making it almost impossible to dial in the perfect shot. I need to read up on the 9 bar mod, which I suspect is another mod/ upgrade this machine needs.Last point, while the machine has a nice weight to it, I was shocked how flimsy the entire thing feels sometimes. Yes, some of it is made from metal (definitely not enough), but if you have the same problems wrestling the portafilter into the machine, you'll understand what I mean when I say I feel like the entire thing is going to break sometimes. Structural weakness aside, the black plastic front of the (comically large) drip tray removes the premium feel of the rest of the machine, making one wonder why Gaggia didn't think it was worth the 50 cents(?) to include a metal face plate. And of course, with such an oversized drip tray, forget about fitting anything other than espresso cups under the machine (though you know this already if you've read any reviews).Feel like I should've listened to my Nonno when he told me to avoid this machine.
I love this machine today but it was even more of a hassle than I expected. My husband and I frequently go out for coffee but have high standards for espressos and cappuccinos and they just weren’t being met even at the best coffee shops near us. We decided we were ready to put in the work to have an espresso that didn’t taste like a shot of lemon juice. We watched a million videos, read the manual and 4 hours into the machine we had pulled shot after shot and it wasn’t any better than the typical coffee shop; plus I was ready to chuck the whole machine into a wall, it was so frustrating. I would have given up there, but my husband pushed forward for another probably 3 hours. Eventually he got a beautifully balanced espresso out of it. I was floored.Now we didn’t ... MoreI love this machine today but it was even more of a hassle than I expected. My husband and I frequently go out for coffee but have high standards for espressos and cappuccinos and they just weren’t being met even at the best coffee shops near us. We decided we were ready to put in the work to have an espresso that didn’t taste like a shot of lemon juice. We watched a million videos, read the manual and 4 hours into the machine we had pulled shot after shot and it wasn’t any better than the typical coffee shop; plus I was ready to chuck the whole machine into a wall, it was so frustrating. I would have given up there, but my husband pushed forward for another probably 3 hours. Eventually he got a beautifully balanced espresso out of it. I was floored.Now we didn’t get any subtle tasting notes out of it, but it tasted like coffee smells instead of pure citrus acid, beautifully roast-y and strong. This is without a grinder or special beans! Just pre-ground, $6.99 Lavazza espresso.His tips are: throw the pressurized portafilter out. It clogs, it’s picky about the grind and even though it’s supposed to be a “cheat” it’s not any easier to work with. Start without a grinder so you don’t have to mess with too many variables (unless of course you already know what you’re doing). The pressure is high on this machine so use your steam wand as a vent to slow the flow down. You need to temperature surf so watch some videos about that.My tips are: be (or marry) someone with a scientific, focused, patient mind or get used to bad coffee. Hard work alone will not get this machine to pump out the good stuff, you have to actually understand what you are doing.
Coming from a cheap Amazon machine that has automatic single and double-shot buttons, this is definitely a shift. I can see how the extra control is a benefit, but I think it's really important to get some sort of scale with this. I got several upgrades right off the bat (shower screen, bottomless porta, silicon ring, and filter baskets) and so far I feel like they are making things more consistent for me. I don't think WLL had the pressure valve springs in stock for adjusting the machines bar pressure (if they did I couldn't find the listings) but I ordered them separately as they are highly recommended by others. I haven't gotten to try them yet as a result.Overall, I think the machine is really well built and satisfying to use. I notice a big difference from my ... MoreComing from a cheap Amazon machine that has automatic single and double-shot buttons, this is definitely a shift. I can see how the extra control is a benefit, but I think it's really important to get some sort of scale with this. I got several upgrades right off the bat (shower screen, bottomless porta, silicon ring, and filter baskets) and so far I feel like they are making things more consistent for me. I don't think WLL had the pressure valve springs in stock for adjusting the machines bar pressure (if they did I couldn't find the listings) but I ordered them separately as they are highly recommended by others. I haven't gotten to try them yet as a result.Overall, I think the machine is really well built and satisfying to use. I notice a big difference from my cheap Amazon machine, presumably due to more controlled temp and pressure (even if the pressure is high with stock springs). My technique with the steam wand isn't great, but I do get good results for tasty drinks.Bottom line: This machine can provide all you need to pull top quality shots, but you'll need some extras to achieve that. I would say you're still money ahead
