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 black and silver 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
Average Rating:
Rating: - A Fair Review From a Esspresso Fanatic
This machine is not for beginners as they will most likely get pretty discouraged at the first dozen of pulls that they do. It does require some expertise to get a perfect shot (ESE Pods make it a little easier. Very straight forward in terms of setup and use. It does require tinkering with the amount of coffee and setup but that's expected of any semi-automatic machines.
The machine warms up quickly so you can get a quick shot if you know the steps. If you don't put in correct amount of coffee and right grind level it will either be too bitter or too weak and/or no espresso "krema".
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Rating: - Excellent Product, Highly Recommended
I'm now on my second machine, and with proper cleaning and care, these things last really quite long. This particular machine has a much better steamer than any other espresso machine I've ever used. The espresso it produces for the value is well worth the price. I highly recommend this product.
Rating: - Religious faith
I bought this machine a year ago. It was a matter of religious faith. If I would pray hard enough it would work. I stopped 'believing' yesterday when, while TRYING once more to make myself an espresso, the machine started to make a loud noise as if it would explode in a few seconds. I didn't want to risk my integrity once more, so I finally threw it away.
Rating: - Not perfect, but a solid machine that you'll like
I've had this unit for about 10 weeks now. I've made over 100 shots of espresso in that time.
Pros:
- Plenty of pressure. Has no problem extracting a double shot of espresso in 25 seconds provided you have your grind setting correct.
- Serious steam wand pressure. Easily takes 8 oz. of milk up to 150 degrees (and would easily go beyond if I let it) in under a minute, with a lot of foam (can easily double or triple the milk volume in that time).
- Easy to use. One button to start warmup, one button to draw the shots of espresso, and one button to produce ... Read More
Rating: - Buyer Beware
This machine is horrible and was eventually returned. The steam wand malfunctioned all the time, even after having it replaced. It would repeatedly blow off into my steam milk pitcher. I even had the hot milk and espresson dump down the front of me while attempting to juggle the pitcher and turn off the steam post blow out. It also barely remained hot enough to make two lattes. Purchased a Breville machine instead for a fraction of the price and love it!
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