| | |  | italian food gifts for mom | Home » » Gaggia 102532 Espresso-Pure Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Black | | | | | | | Description: | | The Gaggia Espresso Pure’s classic, timeless design brings style and innovation to any kitchen or workspace. Brew grounds or pods on its chrome plated brass group head and filter holder, then froth and steam milk using its Pannarello frothing wand to make a latte, cappuccino, or macchiato. With a stainless steel boiler, a passive cup warmer, and a maximum pump pressure of 15 bars, each shot is sure to be brewed at the proper temperature and pressure for a thick layer of golden crema. Priced just right for the budget conscious, the Gaggia Espresso Pure offers you a multitude of commercial-quality brewing experiences while remaining stylish and elegant. | | | Features: | |
• 1100-watt espresso machine with stainless-steel boiler and 15-bar pump
• Chrome-plated brass brew group and portafilter provide excellent temperature stability
• Accommodates ESE coffee pods or ground coffee; Pannarello steam wand; cup warmer
• Removable water tank; 3 filter baskets, coffee tamper, and coffee-measuring scoop included
• Measures 10-4/5 by 8-2/7 by 14 inches
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.8 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 14.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 10.14 pounds | | Package Length:
| 18.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 12.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 12.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 12.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
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 not as great as it looksJul 24, 2010
I liked this machine at first, but if you do not use the best grains it starts to leak.
 Makes great coffee, but not so attractive on the counter.Mar 08, 2010
Coffee turns out great (assuming you use the right coffee and water), but the machine is just not that attractive sitting on the counter. It is mostly made of plastic...if you care about how your counter-top looks, then consider looking elsewhere.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 nice but averageJan 25, 2010
this product is sleek and stylish but very average and a similar lower priced version can be purchased at most department or discount stores.
 Par with coffee shop espressoJan 17, 2010
I am pleased with the Espresso Pure for my entry-level espresso maker purchase. I wish it had a warming plate, but as another reviewer said, the body is all plastic. I also purchased the Baratza (or is it Solis? I'm confused about the relationship of those two companies) Maestro Plus grinder for around $140 and they work well together. You do have to spend some time breaking in the machine and experimenting with grind size and tamping pressure. You also have to let the machine heat up well, at least 8 minutes. But after I turn on and let it heat up, it doesn't take me more than 5 or 6 minutes to make a latte or cappuccino.
I like the size of the water tank because there are only 2 of us. I also like that there is enough clearance for a standard 8 oz mug beneath the portafilter. The steam wand produces great foam with whole milk and there's enough clearance there for a 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup. Yet the machine does not take up a lot of space - in fact it's less than the Mr. Coffee machine it replaced.
I think its interesting the Espresso Color got higher reviews than this one, because they are the same machine. The Color is $50 more, but otherwise they are exactly the same. And I read on [...] that the red colored paint starts chipping off after awhile.
For now (1 month after purchase) and for what it is, I think it works great, and at a young, frugal person kind of price.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great Machine For The MoneySep 23, 2009
Yes, you do need properly ground coffee to make the best of this machine. However the $[...] Capresso Infinity is fine for the job. This is an impressive machine for the money but it does have a learning curve. Follow the directions in the book, get a tamper that is sized to the portafilter (58mm), [...] use some fresh roasted ESPRESSO beans and you'll be making coffee better than 95% of the shops with a little bit of practice. One added suggestion, a ridgeless portafilter, which allows for better tamping.
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