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 | 20 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 × 9.5 × 14.2 cm |
| brand | Gaggia |
| Capacity | 2.1 Liters |
| color | Cherry Red |
| Product Dimensions | 8D x 9.5W x 14.2H |
| Special Feature | Commercial Components Made in Italy 9 Bar Extractions Steel Housing Self Serviceable |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| material | Stainless Steel Brass Plastic |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Style | Classicmodern |
| Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
| Included Components | |
| Operation Mode | Semi-Automatic |
| Wattage | 1200 watts |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Model Name | Gaggia Classic Evo Pro |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Item Weight | 20 Pounds |
| ASIN | B086H24F5F |
| Item model number | RI938047 |
| Date First Available | September 24 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Gaggia |
GMak –
This is an outstanding coffee machine but has a couple of dumb oversights.First, this is “5 stars” as far as the coffee making ability goes. Best, most flavorful espressos/americanos I’ve had on any machine (including Solaris, Krupp) I’ve ever had. So why only “3” stars? A couple of dumb oversights that are so obvious yet unfixed and part of the design by a manufacturer that, supposedly, is a well-known, long-standing Italian coffee/espresso machine manufacturer., that they need to get dinged a couple of stars. None of these oversights impacts the quality of the cup of coffee you’ll drink, but just “be aware.”First and foremost, as others have commented on (and equally found annoying) is the dumb design of the water reservoir. You will need to have a flashlight placed next to the machine. The reservoir is pointlessly and counterproductively, a very dark grey-brown color, which, tucked under the overhand of the bulk of the machine, means that you absolutely cannot see the water level in the reservoir. The only way to see the water level is by using a flashlight to shine into the reservoir and watch for the movement of the waterline. Dumb! Dumb! Dumb! it absolutely needs to be clear!! Why isn’t it??Next, and related to the first is that the inside (or back side) of the reservoir is lower than the front (or outfacing side). That means you have to be very careful not to overfill, the front, or you’ll have water running out the back. Complicating this further is that there isn’t any water “line,” just large letters saying “max water’, which gives a bit of a wide variance as to where, exactly, is the “maximum water line.”Third is the unmentioned/undetailed function of what I’m going to call the “pressure spit valve” on the left of the unit under the drip tray. There is no description or even reference to it in the instructions but after seeing water shoot out of the same place every time I shut off the coffee run, I had to assume that it was somehow related, and probably was a pressure release mechanism of some sort. Would be nice to include this in the instructions? Any cleaning or maintenance requirements? What? What? Tell me! It’s a little messy, but not certainly not bad.Fourth, the “steamer” function is weak, cool, and short-lived. If you are going to make a cappuccino or otherwise need to steam milk, you’ll be disappointed as the pressure doesn’t last very long – maybe 2 coffee cups worth of milk in a steaming tin – and it isn’t very hot. (After making 2 cups of steamed milk for hot cocoa for the kids, which initially came out reasonably hot and strong, there wasn’t any steam left for my cup! ) The steam just trickled out, useless, then just stopped. Now we get to a very peculiar phenomenon because even waiting for a long period of time (10-12 minutes+) between “uses,” the steamer function never regained its original strength or heat and the steam just drizzled out of the nozzle and fizzled out completely in less than a minute. This was the case all three times I used it. Assuming somewhat logically, that there is a “steam tank” that has to build up pressure and heat, it could be understandable that once this “tank” is empty, it requires a little time to build up again. Fair enough. But how long then? Longer than 15 minutes? An hour? 3 hours? But in any event by then it should come out at the same heat and pressure as the first time. But it doesn’t. And annoyingly, this function also is barely mentioned in the manual, so I have no idea.Fifth, there is an extra piece – it looks like it could be another kind of steamer nozzle – but not only isn’t it described anywhere in the manual, but it isn’t even referenced as an included piece in the exploded diagram.So, all these annoying oversights from an allegedly “famous” specialized manufacturer of espresso machines makes one wonder if these guys drinking something else besides espresso when they designed this machine and wrote up the instructions, or is Gaggia just living on a past reputation? The machine seems well-built and solid enough, and as I’ve only had it for a month, I cannot attest to its durability. However, I have used Krupps and several Solaris (Swiss) machines for many years- an average life of around 8-10 years, so I have some basis of comparison in terms of design and output flavor.At the end of the day, if you are willing to put up/adapt/don’t mind these annoying design flaws and shortcomings, in terms of its the basic function of making a darn good cup of espresso/Americano, this unit does its job and at the price point, is worth it.
Matthew Vosburgh –
I have used Gaggia home machines for years, most recently ones from the Gaggia Baby range. Despite the name, “Baby” was the branding for the most serious Gaggia home machines with three-way-solenoids and a bit of power.With the Baby range discontinued this is the nearest alternative.First you have to unbag the tank and fit it. It is a good size, but it is harder to see the water level than with my previous machines as it’s right in the center of the unit. You fill it from the top of the unit once it is in place.You then slide in the drip tray and its shiny metal cover. I had to carefully bend the cover with my hands before it would lie flat.Finally you slide in the straight metal drain pipe which is not really talked about in the manual, and which no previous Gaggia of mine has had. When you finish pouring a shot a little burst of steam gets redirected out here. The pipe just helps it get directly to the drip tray.The first thing I did was remove the useless amateur “Pressurized Double Shot Basket” from the portafilter, remove the pressure valve plastic insert, and insert the included “Double shot commercial basket” instead. You can do all this with your bare hands. The pressurized basket and valve are not needed, and they make it impossible to knock out the puck of used coffee after pouring a shot. The included 1 and 2 shot commercial baskets are better.The portafilter feels odd when you swing it on to the machine, a bit oddly tight, and not just because it’s new.The “Commercial steam wand” is something I am still adjusting too, I’m used to the pannarello wand with a plastic cover. This machine has an all metal “commercial” wand which is very noisy in use, and harder to clean than other design as the milk bakes onto it every time. With the panerello wand you could just pull off the plastic cover and hit the metal bit with some tap water.However it appears the commercial wand appears to producr decent results at first look.I don’t much like the steam knob placement at the side of the machine, I prefer it on top.Overall this is a decent machine, solidly constructed. I like that it puts the power button on the front, and seems to be made not to corrode. The coffee is good. Overall I prefer the Baby class machines but this will do.
william –
The Gaggia Classic Pro is the Golden Standard for “Entry Level” espresso machines.It is well made and is quite sturdy.If you just want a coffee machine that makes decent espresso in the morning without much hassle, stay away from this machine. It’s kind of a Blue Pill/Red Pill situation.Get a normal espresso maker and you will be satisfied of the result and with your life.Get a Gaggia Classic Pro, and you will find yourself buying a Coffee Scale, a New +$300 coffee grinder, a stirrer, 2 new tampers (because you will buy a 58mm tamper only to discover that you need a 58.5mmm) etc.You will find yourself deep into forums trying to figure out why you don’t get any crema? why is you coffee too sour? why is it too bitter? You will start a series of modifications to the machine (opv spring, PID temp controller etc).At the end of this tunnel you will be reworded with a wonderful tasting espresso, and you will realize that most coffee shops just don’t know how to make espresso.In short, if you want all your friends to hate you for becoming a coffee “Expert” and not being able to shut up critiquing the drip coffee at the gas station, buy a Gaggia Classic Pro.
ywangrrr –
It works great. Prefessional and easy to use. After you tried several times, it’s easy to make great espresso with this machine.
Tinkerer –
Having a great time with this machine, lots to learn. It provides the bare minimum of everything you need to get great espresso, but that’s all I really expected from it, so I’m quite happy. Going to need a PID controller soon though, because temp surfing gets kind of old.
Gaggia –
GaggiaÓtima cafeteira!
Eduardo Quintero –
Buena maquina, pero le hacen falta modificacionesEs una gran maquina, pero tiene detalles que son faciles de cambiar por el usuario, como el resorte de 9 bares, una mejor canasta, un portafiltro desnudo, e incluso un PID, no la recomendaria si no estan dispuestos a modificarla
Ernesto de la Cueva –
¡La indomable!Después de algunos años con a Delonghi Dedica decidí dar el paso para arriba y me decanté por esta cafetera por algunas razones concretas:1. Porque es arreglable. La Barista Express es una cafetera más grande pero no cualquiera le puede meter mano. Esta es fácilmente reparable en caso de alguna eventualidad. Es realmente simple.2.- La comunidad. Es enorme. En internet hay cientos de foros y de canales con gente que te pueden ayudar a casi cualquier duda que tengas.3.- La escalabilidad. Es fácil reducir el flujo de agua para hacer una mejor extracción. Es posible instalarle un PID para control de temperatura. ¡Hasta se puede superautomatizar con Arduino en caso de que lo quieras!4.- El portafiltro. De 58mm. Todas las demás de este rango de precios lo tienen de 51 o 54.5. Los accesorios. Es relativamente sencillo conseguir accesorios para esta máquina y mejorar la experiencia. Además de que el estándar es 58 mm.Contras:1. La curva de aprendizaje es más larga de lo habitual. Se necesitan muchas horas-café para domarla.2. La bandeja inferior es muy estorbosa.3. El molino. Es necesario contar con un buen molino. Un gasto extra importante.4. No es la máquina más hermosa del mundo.Solo recomiendo que se considere esta máquina si eres un verdadero entusiasta del café. De lo contrario, podría ser frustante. Y no compres la roja si tu pared es roja, jejeje.
Voltaire –
Almost as good as an 80 pound commercial machineThis Gaggia classic make superlative double espresso long for me. Using Starbucks Sumatra beans and a Breville smart grinder, I made the espresso in the photo. If I had to get rid of my Elektra T1 commercial espresso machine in my basement, it would not be much of a loss, compared to the Gaggia Classic. I have had many espresso machines: ascaso dream zero, a few breville machines, rancilio silvia, ECM giotto, etc.. They do not equal the gaggia classic, in my opinion , and for the price.The winning factors is the boiler unit and the heavy brass commercial 58 mm handle.Paying for in at Amazon.ca, is a no brainer over 12 months at 0% interest.With a decent grinder and coffee, you will/should be very happy.
Client d’Amazon –
Il est facile à utiliser, le créma est tres eau et bon, la mousseur à lait tres efficaceJe le recommande