| | |  | Espressione | Home » » » Gaggia 16100 Evolution Home Espresso Cappuccino Machine, Black | | | | | | | Description: | | The Gaggia Evolution has new sleek lines. The housing may be revolutionary but we can thank Gaggia for not messing with a good thing as they kept the internal components the same. The high wattage dual heating element boiler has about the quickest heat up time in the industry. The 55watt pump has power to spare, and is mounted on vibration resistant rubber mounts. The Gaggia home espresso machines where designed to fit into both the perfectionist and the, Get it and go type of lifestyles. The Evolution has a commercial style filter basket for the person who wants to perfect their technique, and the unique Perfect Crema Device for those who want it quick and simple. The reservoir is easy to fill. Slide it to the left and poor the water in. You dont have to remove it from the machine. Gaggia has been tested and approved for use with the world famous Illy pods. The controls are simple and have all the necessary temperature ready lights. Use this machine to its fullest, and each cup will be creamy, tasty, robust, and rich with flavor. This includes two stainless steel filter baskets (one and two shot), coffee tamper, and 7g measuring scoop. | | | Features: | |
• Espresso machine with commercial-style brew group and sleek thermo-set plastic housing
• 55-watt pump; dual-heating element boiler provides exceptionally fast heat-up time
• 44-ounce reservoir; Illy pod capable; easy-to-use controls; turbo milk-frothing wand
• 2 stainless-steel filter baskets, coffee tamper, and measuring scoop included
• Measures 13-2/5 by 8-2/3 by 10-3/5 inches
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 25.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 13.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 12.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 14.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 18.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 13.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 10.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 16.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 30 reviews |
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0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Horrible Machine, Horrible supportMay 19, 2010
I bought the machine about three months ago and it has been a night mare since day one!!!! It is messy, noisy, and terrible quality. When I bought it, it came with an assembling problem, after two months of use the power buttons started to peel off, and it was falling apart; one morning a screw fell right into my cup. And the worse of all, it has terrible support, [...] does not give support after 7 days of purchase, so instated they say that it is the manufacture responsibility, which is Importika, they do not care either.
Claudia
1 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Not worth the moneyJan 21, 2010
This was a tremendous disappointment, given the Gaggia reputaiton for quality. The flimsy plastic handle to the portafilter broke in half in under a month. The machine is very bulky, noisy and cleaning it requires a Phillips head screwdriver, a socket wrench and an Allen wrench--and it needs cleaning often. Th eplatic looks much cheaper than the cost.
It is fussy about tamp and grind. It requires frequent decalcification.
Customer service does not respond to voicemails.
Save your money.
 An absolutely amazing espresso machineJan 02, 2010
This espresso machine is by far the most amazing one I have bought in years. The pressure it delivers is phenomenal and delivers a very consistent shot(s) every single time. I would definitely recommend this machine for hard-core espresso addicts and even for a beginner.
 Still going strong after 4 years.Dec 21, 2009
This makes one great espresso after another. Froths a cappucino like a pro. The porta filter is heavy duty like the pros use.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
The BEST espresso maker out thereSep 07, 2009
After doing a whole lot of research I finally settled on this Gaggia machine. I never owned a Gaggia before. I had a Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker (the 20 something dollar ones...) and I also had the stove espresso makers that I just got sick and tired of after a while, so I decided to go for the upgrade. The Nespresso is a clever product, but let's face it, it's not real espresso - it's chemistry with a mocca flavor. Plus I could never see myself just sticking with their Nespresso cofee pods - I am a "illy one week, lavazza the next" type of person. I've had the nespresso - it's quite tasty cofee, I must admit - but it just lacks that real espresso kick for me. So, I went online and did hours of research. I settled on this machine and eagerly waited for it. Some of the reviews in here scared me off a bit, but I decided to give it a shot anyway. I also got the burr grinder since lots of folks recommended it (not the Gaggia one, but the 90 dollar version). So finally, the box arrived and I got down to business. I put some El Salvadorian espresso coffee (medium grind), and the first cup was pretty darn nasty. It's ok - everyone knows that first cups are part of the learning curve! The second one was bad also. I packed it so tight that the lever didn't want to turn itself into position. It's part of the trick with this machine - never pack the coffee all the way to the top. Make sure you leave some room. It took me about 3-4 tries to figure it out, and I must be honest - I thought that the machine was the worst coffee investment I ever made. Once I started packing the coffee (so tightly) 3/4 of the way through it could squeeze itself into position. I only use the large espresso holder - the other two that come with the machine don't really pack a punch (tried them also, but the coffee was weak). All of a sudden I had a cup of coffee, but no crema, so I was still mad at my skills. Then came the real a-ha moment. I got my burr grinder and ground a very good quality coffee (again from El Sal, but better than the first version). I used the fine grind setting (not the very fine - the Gaggia didn't really take the fine grind well). So, I pack it tightly, turn the machine on, wait a few minutes for the green light to shine, and ASI ES - pure crema with a strong cup of coffee. This machine is amazing once you try it a few times. I strongly recommend the burr grinder - without it you're not getting the best out of it. Now I have two strong espressos before going to work, and then another two afterwards. So, I can't get no sleep and I wanted to write this review about my new best friend from Milano.
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