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Gaggia 102532 Espresso-Pure Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Black |  | Brand: Gaggia
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $249.00
as of 3/10/2010 13:35 CST details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 22211
Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.2
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 14
MPN: 102532
Model: 102532
UPC: 693042126007
EAN: 0693042126007
ASIN: B0015QX3BG
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 1100-watt espresso machine with stainless-steel boiler and 15-bar pump | | • | Chrome-plated brass brew group and portafilter provide excellent temperature stability | | • | Accommodates ESE coffee pods or ground coffee; Pannarello steam wand; cup warmer | | • | Removable water tank; 3 filter baskets, coffee tamper, and coffee-measuring scoop included | | • | Measures 10-4/5 by 8-2/7 by 14 inches |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Includes Gaggia 102532 Gaggia Espresso Pure Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine Black.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 Makes great coffee, but not so attractive on the counter. March 8, 2010
Arolooc
Coffee turns out great (assuming you use the right coffee and water), but the machine is just not that attractive sitting on the counter. It is mostly made of plastic...if you care about how your counter-top looks, then consider looking elsewhere.
 nice but average January 25, 2010
Giuseppe Pugliese (virginia)
this product is sleek and stylish but very average and a similar lower priced version can be purchased at most department or discount stores.
 Par with coffee shop espresso January 17, 2010
ashilps (San Francisco, CA, USA)
I am pleased with the Espresso Pure for my entry-level espresso maker purchase. I wish it had a warming plate, but as another reviewer said, the body is all plastic. I also purchased the Baratza (or is it Solis? I'm confused about the relationship of those two companies) Maestro Plus grinder for around $140 and they work well together. You do have to spend some time breaking in the machine and experimenting with grind size and tamping pressure. You also have to let the machine heat up well, at least 8 minutes. But after I turn on and let it heat up, it doesn't take me more than 5 or 6 minutes to make a latte or cappuccino.
I like the size of the water tank because there are only 2 of us. I also like that there is enough clearance for a standard 8 oz mug beneath the portafilter. The steam wand produces great foam with whole milk and there's enough clearance there for a 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup. Yet the machine does not take up a lot of space - in fact it's less than the Mr. Coffee machine it replaced.
I think its interesting the Espresso Color got higher reviews than this one, because they are the same machine. The Color is $50 more, but otherwise they are exactly the same. And I read on [...] that the red colored paint starts chipping off after awhile.
For now (1 month after purchase) and for what it is, I think it works great, and at a young, frugal person kind of price.
Great Machine For The Money September 23, 2009
J. Dolan (Minneapolis, MN United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Yes, you do need properly ground coffee to make the best of this machine. However the $[...] Capresso Infinity is fine for the job. This is an impressive machine for the money but it does have a learning curve. Follow the directions in the book, get a tamper that is sized to the portafilter (58mm), [...] use some fresh roasted ESPRESSO beans and you'll be making coffee better than 95% of the shops with a little bit of practice. One added suggestion, a ridgeless portafilter, which allows for better tamping.
Good April 19, 2009
A. Bosse (Lewiston, Maine United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We received our first machine, plugged it in, and smoke started coming out of it... After calling Amazon, we were sent a replacement machine at no charge. We have had no issues with the replacement machine and it makes great espresso!!!! I think the issue with the first machine was a fluke...
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