|
Gaggia 16103 Evolution Espresso Machine, Silver | 
 enlarge | Brand: Gaggia
List Price: $380.00
Buy New: $279.62
You Save: $100.38 (26%)
Rating:  3 reviews
Color: Silver
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 25 x 13 x 12
Warranty: "JAMAICA BLUE MOUNTAIN TRADERS, LLC. Traders backs every purchase with a 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. See package for specific Manufacturer's Warrantees"
MPN: 16103
Model: 16103
UPC: 693042161039
EAN: 0693042161039
ASIN: B0001KO9S8
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
| |
| Features:
| • | 1425-watt espresso machine with commercial-style filter basket | | • | Self-priming pump; "temperature ready" lights; built-in cup warmer | | • | Laterally removable water reservoir; Turbo Frother steam wand; large drip tray | | • | Includes single and double stainless-steel filter baskets, coffee tamper, and coffee scoop | | • | Measures 8-3/4 by 10-1/2 by 13-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Where form complements function. The Evolution has updated, modern lines, yet the simplistic and unique exterior houses commercial components that make this a coveted machine. The high-end look of silver and chrome comes at an affordable price, so it appeals to the home barista while performing at professional standards. Features include a 1425 watt boiler, 17.5 bar pump, commercial chrome plated brass portafilter handle, commercial brew group, 44-oz. reservoir, improved turbo frother, coffee pod ready, single and double stainless filter baskets, coffee tamper and coffee scoop. Achille Gaggia, driven by passion and inspiration, became the Father of the Modern Espresso Machine in 1938. Gaggia the company continues to be the leading maker of espresso machines in Italy, birthplace of espresso. All Gaggia brewing components are specifically manufactured to last through years of top quality espresso-making, with more flavor per ounce than other home machines.
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Very disappointing December 23, 2005
Sue (Frankfort, IL)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is not worth the money. The plastic body is so light weight that you have to hold the machine down with one hand to keep it from sliding on the counter when attaching the portafilter. Even if you can get past that, no matter how long you let the machine warm up, the brewed espresso is only warm. I tried letting the machine warm up for 30 minutes and pre-warmed the cup. My husband, who prefers his expressos much cooler than me, even said that they were just above room temperature. After several attempts, I realized there was no way we could live with this and I returned it.
 Prepare to kiss your drip maker good-bye! January 3, 2005
C. Clonts (The Great American Midwest)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
After the spousal unit and I added up what we'd been spending at national coffee chains for our once (sometimes twice!)-a-day cappuccino habit, we were horrified.
But we're such coffee lovers/addicts, kicking the habit was absolutely out of the question.
Enter Amazon.com and the wonderful, space-saving (and money-saving) Gaggia Evolution espresso machine! For a great price we got a wonderful machine with the same pump and internal parts as pricier Gaggia models (see other reviews for this info).
The instructions, especially supplemental instructions written by U.S. machine importer Importika, were explicit and guided this espresso rookie to pulling an acceptable double shot on the first try! I did follow the standard advice and bought a proper grinder to go along with the machine, and this was key: There's no way you can get the consistency you want with a blade grinder.
The machine is at top operating temperature in well under 10 minutes (about six) and ratchets up to steam temperature in no time -- certainly fast enough so that the espresso doesn't get cold waiting for the frothing to happen.
And speaking of frothing, the included frothing adapter that attaches to the steam wand makes even the most ham-handed barista a master of cappuccino!
I have no idea how durable the machine will be. I'll check back in on that. We hope it never dies, though, because it has become our best friend in the morning.
Vive la Gaggia!
 Same internals as other Gaggia's August 15, 2004
N. Caine (Los Angeles, CA)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
This is not meant to be a complete review of this espresso maker. If you see my "So you'd like to make great espresso at home" guide, you'll find that I argue that Gaggia's are best espresso machines in the $100-$400 range, always besting anything made by Krups or other non-Italian manufacturers. In other words, this is a great espresso machine.
That said, Gaggia uses the identical internals on their Evolution, Carezza, Espresso, and Coffee de Luxe machines. The only differences are in the external "looks." I personally find the Evolution the most attractive, with the Carezza a close second, but you can form your own opinion by simply looking at the pictures. Why these models sell for different prices remains a mystery. In Europe, I have seen the Carezza typically cost the most, and the Evolution sell for the least. (For example, just check Amazon.co.uk.) In America, the Carezza usually sells for the least. If you're looking for the best value, consider the Carezza.
|
|
|
|
| |
