Friday, August 16, 2013

Gaggia 12300 Baby Class Manual Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel

Cheapest Gaggia 12300 Baby Class Manual Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel
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With brushed stainless steel housing and sleek brewing controls to match, the Baby Class adds a new degree of elegance to Gaggia’s original design. The Baby Class features all of the high quality components that have made Gaggia a household name, including a chrome-plated brass brew group, a heavy 58mm commercial style portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve. The Baby Class also has a built-in Turbo Frother to take the guesswork out of frothing and steaming. Put it all together, and it’s ...
  • Espresso machine with chrome-plated brass brew group and heavy 58-mm portafilter
  • 15-bar pump; high-wattage boiler; 3-way solenoid valve; push-button controls
  • 60-ounce removable reservoir; can make 2 cups simultaneously; steamer for frothing milk
  • Includes single-shot, double-shot, and E.S.E. filter basket; coffee tamper; and coffee scoop
  • Measures 10-2/5 by 9-3/5 by 15-2/3 inches

This Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines give to us some advantages, like this :
1. Gaggia, that's my baby!!!
We got the Gaggia Baby Class 12300 over the weekend. I must confess that I purchased it not here at amazon (although I am an amazon shopper for life, I think). Firstly, the built of this machine is by far superior than my first esp machine, breville cafe roma which I had to dispatch with a heavy heart, because it was a good (cremaaaaa!!!) espresso machine. I also have a Delonghi 702, which got great reviews, but I cannot get good crema from it, so it's going back. Stainless steel casing, the cash basin is cast iron, and the filter weighs about a pound.

After carefully reading the manual,(I rarely do with other new "toys"), using this machine is easy to use. I always "prime" the machine as instructed by running it without the filter attached until the cup is filled with just water.
I usually use a clear mug/cup to see the beautiful crema that comes out.

The frother: one of the reviewers that I read was mildly complaining about it falling off. If you...

2. Great product
You pay for what you get. The Gaggia is pricey BUT it is worth the price for a great cup of espresso. We have previously owned two much cheaper models by other manufactures and they never produced a great cup of espresso. The Baby Gaggia is extremely easy to operate and contains all quality parts, most importantly it produces a world class cup of espresso or cappuccino. It is a great reminder of vacations to Italy.

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Great coffee when it works
I had a Gaggia Classic for years, which gave one consistently great shot after another. I upgraded to the Gaggia Baby Class, and after 7 months I have given up. It has gone back for service twice, and each time came back not working properly. When I complained, I was told the problem was a "new" problem, and even though it was still under warranty, I would have to pay shipping ($50.00).

My new Baby Class is inconsistent and pours great shots alternating with shots I have to throw away. Service from Whole Latte Love/Importika has deteriorated since I had my first Gaggia machine. I have finally given up and gotten rid of this machine and purchased a new one, a different brand from a different vendor.

Very disappointing.
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