COFFEE & COFFEE MACHINES
Description
The Gaggia Classic Evo Pro is a made-in-Italy espresso machine that brews prosumer quality shots of espresso extracted at 9 bars of pressure. The commercial steam wand lets you Texture milk for a velvety microfoam, perfect for making Latte art like your favorite cafe. The heavy duty stainless steel commercial-style 58 mm portability Includes a commercial single and double shot filter basket for pulling expert espresso, and a pressurized basket for use with pre-ground Coffee or ESE pods. The updated Evo Pro also features updated pump mounting for quieter brewing and an updated boiler to better resist scale buildup and corrosion. With the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro, you’ll get a versatile machine packed with commercial features, built to last for years.
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Additional information
| Weight | 18.7 kg |
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| Dimensions | 9.5 × 8 × 14.2 cm |
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 8 x 14.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 18.7 pounds |
| ASIN | B07RQ3NL76 |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Item model number | RI938046 |
| Date First Available | May 9 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Gaggia |
R. Klein –
I’ve been enjoying coffee for almost sixty years.I’ve worked as a barista in my early twenties. I know my way around coffee; particularly when selecting beans; the roast; how to get the best grind using the best grinder; how to achieve the best cup of coffee using almost every conceivable method and device.These days I am prefer a delicious, smooth-bodied, crema-rich cappuccino when I wake up. Unfortunately, health concerns have limited me to just one cup of coffee a day, so I make damn sure I enjoy the best tasting espresso or cappuccino every morning.Ordinarily, I would have been using my time-tested and still reliable 1968 La Pavoni espresso machine. This machine took me over a year to master and once I had it down, no other espresso machine even came close to pulling the finest tasting espresso or caps you could drink.But the La Pavoni is a bulky and intensively time-consuming machine to use; especially in the morning once you’re out of bed and your brain still isn’t operating at 100% until AFTER you’ve enjoyed your coffee.I needed to find and purchase an interim type of counter-type of espresso machine. Oh, I will still use my La Pavoni for that special occasion, because there still isn’t, in my opinion, a machine that can produce a finer tasting espresso or cappuccino than the La Pavoni.After about a month of intensive research, which included reading and evaluating every review and recommendation I could find, the Gaggia Classic Pro is the model that kept coming up as the best in its price range EVERYWHERE.And then I started looking at the Youtube videos. Almost to a video, it was the Gaggia Classic Pro that was heralded as THE espresso machine to buy in its price range. And another surprise: the Gaggia Classic Pro had been receiving this endorsement going back decades.Another big plus: Gaggia is an Italian company that has the inside scoop on coffee…that’s all they do. They make coffee machines.I decided to purchase the Gaggia Classic Pro…and man oh man was this ever the right choice.It did take a couple of tries, even from this seasoned user, to appreciate all the ins and outs of this machine. The machine is far more sophisticated than it looks.But can it produce a satisfying espresso or cappuccino? And can it steam or foam up milk like no one’s business (providing you know what you’re doing and you don’t scald your milk…and especially if you have a talent making espresso art)?I only use bottled water so as not to build up sediment inside the machine. I like to keep my equipment cleaned, well maintained, and operational at all times. You need to understand how this machine is put together in order to master all of its secrets.My suggestion is: check out the HUGE volume of Gaggia Classic Pro Youtube videos online. They will teach you everything you need to know in order to get your Gaggia to produce the type of enjoyable espresso or cappuccino you like. But you do need to understand how the boiler and the rest of the components work together if you really want to achieve the finest results from the Gaggia Classic Pro.I have paired my Gaggia Classic Pro with the latest model of Baratza’s burr grinders in order to affect the perfect grind of the whole beans I use. And, by the way, I grind only the amount of beans I need for that morning’s coffee. The balance of my 1Lb once a month purchase of whole beans are kept in a sealed, but valved container in order to release the CO^2 that coffee beans give off.I set the burrs to the finest possible grind setting. I have found with the Gaggia Classic Pro, one of the secrets is to NOT tamp down the coffee to the point of a severe compression. Make sure the amount of coffee is evenly dispersed and then lightly tamp it down. Don’t forget to run hot water through the group head in order to preheat it.I also recommend purchasing an inexpensive hand held timer. You’ll need it. You’ll understand why after viewing many of the Youtube videos featured about the Gaggia Classic Pro.When you’re ready to make your cup, place a preheated cup under the group head and let ‘er rip. When the light goes off, press the OFF button. Then follow the Youtube recommendations for using the steam wand, otherwise you will run out of pressure before you obtain the type of steamed or foamed milk you need.And make sure you clean off the steam wand IMMEDIATELY after use and then let a blast of steam go through the wand to unclog it on its inside. And always use bottled water. NEVER use tap water with a Gaggia Classic Pro.If you do, your machine will die an early death in a couple of years instead of lasting a couple of decades.I recommend the Gaggia Classic Pro with a full five star rating. It is, without any doubt, the finest espresso machine anyone can purchase in this price range. It offers superior workmanship made from superior components and materials; it is a remarkably well-engineered device; it is an attractive model to place on your kitchen counter; it is easy to clean and maintain; and it will produce for you the tastiest espressos and cappuccinos at home for you to enjoy.
Michael –
My mom has had several of these over the years and I finally decided to get one for myself. It’s super easy to use and clean up, and it looks great in the kitchen. Once you figure out the grind and amount, you get perfect espresso every time. I still love making pour over and cold brew on the weekend, but it’s nice to have something quick to bring to work during the week, that is great tasting. If you buy good quality beans and like great tasting coffee, do yourself a favor and spend a little extra to get one of these. Life is too short to drink crappy, burnt, scaley water pod coffee, in the office break room.
Timbu –
I researched a long time to buy a espresso machine with little plastic content (so far the only piece I found was the water tank, which doesn’t matter, since the water there is cold). This machine is amazing. After I got the hand of it, I can make espressos just the way I like. It’s a great feeling to be able to have high quality espressos and lattes at the comfort of home. Was a great investment, really glad I got this machine! It’s also very fun to use. It’s a classic machine, and you still need to do some manual work. If you are looking for a 1 click solution (filled with plastics) this machine is not for you! But if you are looking to do a little bit of effort to get your coffee just the way you like, this is the one!
Bryan –
I’ve been making fairly good espresso on the Nespresso for almost 15 years now. I finally decided to upgrade. I was hoping for better, cheaper and more environmentally friendly espresso by making the switch to the Gaggia Classic Pro. 3 out of 3! Perfect. Don’t get me wrong, I liked the shot that the Nespresso made but after using the GCP for a few months now, the quality is unmistakably better than Nespresso. And I love that the shot is easily 1/2 the cost of the pods you have to buy from Nespresso. Shouldnt time long for the machine to pay for itself.
Cat Mc –
Takes some getting used toIt’s a good machine. Heats up quickly, froths milk very well. If you want to fill espresso directly into a mug you just remove the bottom plate and leak holder reservoir. The thing I wasn’t expecting was that when you push the brew button it doesn’t automatically stop. My previous machine did (different brand) so that was a surprise and a clean up. It’s a good machine. I don’t notice much difference in the actual coffee taste but the steam wand is superior to anything I’ve used before.
Esteban –
First Americano like butterI have a entry level burr grinder, and I was concerned I’d have to upgrade. The very first shot I pulled was leagues better than my Roma that this is replacing.I love having a standard full size portafilter, to me this is reason enough to choose the Gaggia over a Beeville of equal value.I also like how serviceable the machine is, it’s easy to access the internals and spares are readily available. I feel like if anything goes wrong YouTube can help me repair it.Only dissatisfaction is the clearance between the portafilter and drain grate. You can’t even fit a standard shot glass under there. I’ll be upgrading to a naked portafilter in time. For now I’ll enjoy pulling shots into a short coffee cup.Highly recommend, but you have to have something like a Baratza Encore grinder as the bare minimum. Anyone making bad coffee with this needs to look at their grinder and technique first. It’s not a plug and play thing, requires some skill and a quality grinder, but you can do it!
Wendy Drennan –
I got a used machine… Wish I saw this sooner!I recommend really looking closely at this machine when it arrives. Mine was cosmetically defective and it may have been used prior. The steam wand leaked immediately (i heard this is very common though). I spoke to Gaggia and honestly got a very vague response from them so I have to go through Amazon return. Returning a machine is always a bit of a hassle because you should clean and empty the boiler best you can but I got paid back within a week so that was OK. I honestly would have preferred the option for a discount or gift card and just kept the machine, to avoid having to send it back but it wasnt an option.That issue aside. This is a good machine. It gets the job done. I do think there is a learning curve especially if your a beginner. The biggest thing with this machine is plan on buying a really good grinder meant for espresso grind…it makes a huge difference (i went for 1zpresso jmax). It’s easy to spend a lot of money on accessories for this machine but I’d say low profile drip tray,good tamper and the grinder are important starting points.
Ideal-B –
Absolutely worth itI wanted to upgrade to an adult espresso machine from the Breville Cafe Roma (who served me with amazing espresso for the last 12 years and still going strong) upon reading MANY reviews, I opted for the Gaggia Classic Pro. I grind my own beans in an antique cast iron coffee grinder and prefer it over electric grinders so I just wanted a simple espresso machine without all the bells and whistles. I got exactly what I asked for. This machine is efficient and simple to operate. It yields a rich espresso with a thick crema. My Cafe Roma always pushed out an amazing espresso but this is a totally different ball game. The machine stands in its own. It is made of heavy duty material and is also easy to clean. I have ZERO complaints and would definitely buy it again if I could go back in time.
ERIC LAPALME –
Machine surprenante pour le prix.Machine surprenante pour le prix. Plusieurs mise à jour possible. Très populaire et plein d’information disponibles. De conception simple et 100% manuel, nous permet de contrôler et varier nos infusions. Par exemple possible de contrôler une pre-infusion en ouvrant la valve vapeur, très surprenant comme différence de résultat.