Gaggia Evolution Espresso Machine
Espresso machines are nice and some are super expensive, but while you cannot put a price on perfection often, you have to consider your finances before your coffee habit! Gaggia is an espresso manufacturer that seeks to offer people of all budgets an option when it comes to purchasing their own home espresso machine. The Gaggia Evolution Espresso machine will cost you less than $300 from most retailers but will make a decent cup of Joe!
Features
* Commercial style brew group
* Thermo set plastic housing
* 55 watt pump
* Dual heating element boiler
* Turbo milk frothing wand
* 44 ounce reservoir
* Coffee tamper
* Two stainless steel filter baskets
Pros
The most obvious pro of the Gaggia Evolution is the price; it is hundreds less than many of the other models but still offers fundamentally the same function. Inside the cheaper case are all the superior parts you can find in higher end models. Which means you will get a good cup of coffee, latte or cappuccino.
A common complaint with espresso machines is the amount of noise they can make. Many will vibrate and gurgle to an annoying degree, however the Gaggia Evolution has anti vibration mounts and after priming, this machine is practically whisper quiet.
One thing that surprises many people about the Gaggia Evolution is the steam wand. People are prepared for a subpar wand and are pleasantly surprised to find it provides serious pressure. You can easily get your milk to 150 degrees.
Warm up time for the Evolution is decent, but not instant! In most cases, you will be ready to go in six minutes or less, but if you want to be doubly, certain give the unit a full ten minutes to warm up. Most people use this time to prepare, grab a cup, prepare the froth pitcher and grinding coffee will take you a few minutes.
Cons
Many espresso machines come with a built in grinder but of course, they will cost you hundreds maybe even a thousand more. An absolute necessity is the burr type grinder; blade grinders will not create a fine enough coffee. There are cheap grinder alternatives available for you to choose from.
The size of the water reservoir maybe an issue for some people, this depends a great deal, on how often you use your machine. You might need to refill the reservoir every few days if you are a heavy user, which can be a bit of a pain, but only a little!
Conclusion
Often times with cheaper mechanical devices you will get something that is truly substandard and while the Gaggia Evolution Espresso machine does not have all the bells and whistles, you might want it will create a nice cup of coffee. This machine is simple to use, easy to clean and a joy to have in your home.
Originally posted 2010-09-05 20:04:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter