The Gaggia 14101 Classic Espresso Machine retails for $599 at list price, but is available for $499 from Amazon and some other online retailers. It is a robust and high quality unit made of brushed stainless stell. It used to be called the “Coffee Gaggia” and has been produced in almost exactly the same design for over 20 years, but the name was changed to Gaggia Classic because of that (now there is a different machine called “Coffee Gaggia”). That kind of longevity indicates the popularity of this machine and customer satisfaction.

It is a home-unit, but based on commercial-grade machines. Its stainless steel housing, 58 mm filters, high powered 17 1/2 bar pump, and fast-heating boiler are all features required of a commercial machine. It also has a large 72 ounce resevoir, so it’s good for groups, and that resevoir is removeable so you can clean it easily and quickly. It works with both coffee grinds and coffee pods.

This machine produces good coffee, but its steaming wand is its weak point. Its construction causes some spillage (not serious spillage, but a little bit of overflow, etc.). Some people complain of the plastic frother not producing fine enough microfroth.

But I enjoyed using this machine and thought it was a good value for the money. It also produced a nice cup of espresso, which is the one thing I really hope for in a machine.

Learn more about the Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine.

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