Save A Ton Of Money With The Gaggia Classic

September 5th, 2010 by Geoff Marks

If there is an espresso machine that’s a perennial favorite, and a real workhorse, it would have to be the Gaggia Classic. This is one of Gaggia’s all-time best selling models, and they just keep  making it better. For the modest cost of this device, and the high quality of espresso that it’s capable of producing, this espresso maker deserves 5 stars along with a standing ovation.

This really is an ideal entry level machine if you’re seeking to purchase your very first real home espresso maker. The Gaggia Classic falls into the category of “semi-autiomatic” espresso machines. With this class of espresso machine you have control over grinding, dosing, tamping, and timing. If the coffee was ground properly and the grounds were tamped using the right amount of pressure, the brew time ought to be close to 28 seconds. The brewing process starts with the simple flip of a switch and then you choose to end the extraction …

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Gaggia Baby Espresso Machine – Enjoy A Shot Anytime With The Push Of A Button

August 13th, 2010 by Geoff Marks

It is easy to find a number of ways to experience the flavor of an espresso coffee. A plain shot of espresso coffee is perhaps the most ancient ways to drink this beverage. However today many new espresso recipes and methods of drinking espresso coffee can also be enjoyed. Some people have simply expanded the original idea by adding a little more water to dilute the beverage and they often refer to this as American coffee.

A long black is when espresso is added to the hot water.  Adding milk now makes it a caffe latte. Steamed milk and milk froth equals a cappuccino. If you add a drop of foamed milk you can call it a caffee macchiato.

These drinks all are rich and flavorful but if you lack one of the high grade coffee maker appliances you will be unable to experience the full bodied flavor of espresso beverages. You will never have this problem with the Gaggia …

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