The Best Gaggia Coffee Machines

Chloe-Alice-Wilson | Dec 7, 2009 |

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Gaggia coffee machines are designed in Italy and are some of the most well thought of espresso makers around. Coffee lovers globally choose Gaggia to provide them with rich, creamy coffees to get them through the day. Gaggia machines make the perfect espresso by forcing almost boiling water through finely packed ground coffee to extract the best parts and creating a rich crema on the top. This article will look at three of the best Gaggia coffee machines on the market today.

Gaggia 16100 Evolution Home Espresso Cappuccino Machine

Starting with the cheapest model, at just over $200 the new Gaggia Evolution offers good value for money. Its new external design is sleek and appealing and its workings are super charged. The boiler heats up quickly and the pump is more than capable of handling daily use. For those who love to pack and tamp their own coffee, there are two filter baskets and for when time is short, the machine can use coffee pods for quick and convenient espresso. There is an easy to fill water tank that just slides out and there are easy to use controls to get you sipping creamy coffee in a jiffy.

Gaggia 14101 Classic Espresso Machine

At $500, the Gaggia Classic is a mid range espresso maker. Its design is timeless and it will certainly add a touch of class to your worktop. Although it is a machine made for home use it has a commercial quality pump and boiler ensuring quick brewing times. The dispensing heads are made from good quality materials to ensure temperature stability. Coffee pods and ground coffee can be used in this machine and it also dispenses hot water. The water reservoir is large holding 72 ounces of water but is easily filled and cleaned. Its frothing wand produces good results although can get in the way when you want to get your cup out.

Gaggia 11400 Achille Lever Operated Espresso Machine

The $800 Achille is one of the manual lever operated Gaggia coffee machines rather than a semi-automatic pump version. With its lever mechanism it is stunning to look at and the water reservoir which is a domed affair is eye catching to say the least. As with all lever machines, you just have to raise the lever to allow the hot water into the filter basket. Once the coffee is infused by lowering the lever you will force your espresso shot to be dispensed. There is of course the standard frothing wand to make more fancy coffees. The water tank capacity is a good 28 ounces and this machine will make the perfect espresso when you know how to handle it.