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I had a Breville Cafe Roma, a grand machine, but one that I would regard as entry level. Although the Breville had no effort making espressos with a nice layer of crema, the (recently upgraded) steaming wand was mild a ragged place. Also, there's no hot water dispenser on that model.
After extensive research, I decided to hold the Gaggia Espresso Color. Although no reviews of this model were available, I really liked the label, the color, the overall fabricate, and the beneficial reviews I had seen for other machines in the Gaggia line. This machine is compact, stylish, and includes elements found on higher destroy machines like a commercial portafilter, a stainless steel boiler, and a Pannarello attachment for the steaming wand. Also, I kept coming across the same mark names over and over again with a obedient reputation in the espresso world, and Gaggia is one of those names.
I am very joyful with my Gaggia. I really feel that it is a lop above my feeble Breville. The insides of the machine (the boiler, the heating elements, the valves) are top notch. It is a very efficient machine which does a huge job and is worth every penny.
There is a learning curve with this machine because the commercial portafilter does not own a pressure mechanism like the filters in thermablock systems. The requisite pressure for properly extracted espresso is very dependent on the fineness and consistency of the grind and the pressure aged to tamp the coffee. This machine is all about the ritual of making espresso, meaning you need to pay attention to details like prepping and preheating the machine, and minding the coffee grind and the tamp. The reward, however, is an righteous espresso that trumps what is sold at the typical coffee shop. The Pannarello attachment to the steaming wand removes a lot of the guesswork for making steamed milk and foam. The foam I have had from this machine is dense and savory and makes my latte feel like a mini-vacation;-) . The espressos and lattes I have had from this machine far exceed what I had from the Breville. They're also a lot better than what I (primitive to) net from Starbucks. Thanks to my Gaggia, I can now collect my espresso fix at home (and put beaucoup bucks at the same time)!
