the black-and-silver design of this device would blend in nicely in a modern kitchen; i personally think it's quite stylish.
if you see my "so you'd like to make great espresso at home" guide, you'll find that i argue that gaggia's are best espresso machines in the $100-$400 range, always besting anything made by krups or
it's also very stylish it blends in nicely in the kitchen.
a reviewer claimed that it doesn't heat up the milk enough; i cannot verify that statement, but then i only prepare small amounts of milk, enough for one or two cappuccinos.
we put our laptop on the kitchen table and followed along after unpacking our new gaggia (thankfully, nothing was broken in the mail, as happened to several gaggia carezza owners).
this is a commercial quality espresso machine for the home.
and, it's built like a tank--very sturdy construction, feels and acts industrial grade, and looks great in the kitchen.
this is, by far, the best home espresso machine you can get.
if you're looking to get a "real" home espresso machine, this would be the entry level to get.
i had gone through 2 kitchenaid pro espresso machines and they both broke.
once i had it figured out, it makes the best espresso i've had from a home brew machine.
this is a great espresso machine for home use if you are an espresso lover.
however, avoid this machine if you want to make latte or cappuccino.
if you are looking for heavy-duty, easy use of espresso machine at home.
the bottom line: for light home or office use, it is a good deal.
the illy pods make great tasting espresso, much better than the starbucks brand that we also purchased, we also tried using regular maxwell house coffee purchased in the regular grind and it worked
it's easy to use (once you understand the proper steps to take to make the drink you want) and i've come out with some great espresso and cappuccinos.
not to mention, it does make great espresso and cappuccino.
it looks great in the kitchen.
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